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, Nurs 5315 UTA exam 1
Atrophy

E. Cells decrease in size
P. Still functional
Physiologic: thymus gland in early childhood
Pathological: disuse

Hypertrophy

E. Increase in cell size
P. Increased workload
Physiologic: weightlifting
Pathologic: cardiomegaly from HTN

Hyperplasia

E. Increase in cell number
P. Increased cellular division
Physiologic: liver regeneration
Pathologic: endometrial- usually r/t hormones

Dysplasia

E. Cells change in size, shape, organization
P. AKA atypical hyperplasia, a disorderly proliferation
Physiologic: N/A
Pathologic: squamous dysplasia of cervix from HPV

Metaplasia

E. one cell type replaced with another
P. reprogramming of stem cells, reversible
Physiologic: N/A
Pathologic: stratified squamous cells in bronchial lining r/t cigarette smoke

Hypoxia injury

E. inadequate oxygenation of tissues
P. decrease in mitochondrial function, decreased production of ATP increases anaerobic
metabolism. eventual cell death.
C.M. hypoxia, cyanosis, cognitive impairment, lethargy

,Free radical and ROS

E. normal byproduct of ATP production, will overwhelm the mitochondria- exhaust intracellular
antioxidants
P. lipid peroxidation, damage proteins, fragment DNA
C.M. development in Alzheimer's, heart disease, Parkinson's disease, Amyotrophic Lateral
Sclerosis

Ethanol

E. mood altering drug, long term effects on liver and nutritional status
P. metabolized by liver, generates free radicals
C.M. CNS depression, nutrient deficiencies-Mag, Vit B6, thiamine, PO4, inflammation and fatty
infiltration of liver, hepatomegaly, leads to liver failure irreversible

Oncosis

Na and H2O enter cell and cause swelling. Organ increases in weight, becomes distended and
pale. Associated with high fever, hypocalcemia, certain infections

Fatty Infiltration

intracellular accumulation of lipids in the liver
liver fails to metabolize lipids. usually from ETOH or high fat diet. can lead to cirrhosis

dystrophic calcification

accumulation of Ca in dead or dying tissues
calcium salt clump and harden- interfere with cellular structure and function
r/t pulmonary TB, atherosclerosis, injured heart valves, chronic pancreatitis

metastatic calcification

accumulation of Ca in normal tissue
result of hypercalcemia r/t hyperparathyroidism, hyperthyroidism, toxic levels of Vit D. Can also
r/t hyperphosphatemia in renal failure

urate accumulation

sodium urate crystals are deposited in tissues- group of disorders collectively called gout- acute
arthritis, chronic gouty arthritis, tophus, nephritis

Coagulative Necrosis

kidneys, heart, adrenals- secondary to hypoxia

, Liquefactive Necrosis

nerve cells- brain- accumulation of pus

Caseous Necrosis

lung disease- usually TB- tissue looks like clumped cheese

Fat Necrosis

breast, pancreas, abdominal structures- creates soaps

Gangrenous Necrosis

Dry- dark shriveled skin
Wet- internal organs- can lead to death
Gas- from clostridium- antitoxins and hyperbaric therapy

Gout

E. disturbances in serum urate levels. uncommon for < 30 years old.
P. uric acid is deposited in the tissues of kidney, heart, earlobes, and joints.
C.M. inflammation, painful joints. result of diuretic use or diet high in cream sauces, red wine,
or red meat

Rhabdomyolysis

E. cell hypoxia caused by severe muscle trauma, hyperthermia, crush injuries, or severe
dehydration
P. hypoxia leads to cell death, cellular contents are released in bloodstream.
C.M. CK is 5x upper normal limit, muscle pain, weakness, dark, reddish-brown urine,
hypercalcemia, renal failure

Alpha Fetoprotein Origin

Liver and germ cell tumors

Carcinoembryonic Antigen

GI, pancreas, lung, breast tumors

Beta Human Chorionic gonadotropin origin

germ cell tumors

Prostate Specific Antigen

prostate tumors

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