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Prepare for NURS 5315 Advanced Pathophysiology Exam 1 with a comprehensive study guide designed to support organized course review and exam preparation. Review essential advanced pathophysiology concepts, disease mechanisms, physiological changes, clinical manifestations, terminology, and related nursing principles. This NURS 5315 Exam 1 Study Guide can help nursing students reinforce foundational knowledge, identify important concepts, and structure their study sessions effectively. Use it alongside your official course materials for focused Advanced Pathophysiology Exam 1 preparation and concept review.

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Atrophy

E. Cells decrease in size
P. Still functional; imbalance between protein synthesis and degradation. Essentially there is
an increase in the catabolism of intracellular organelles, reducing structural components of
cell
Physiologic: thymus gland in early childhood
Pathological: disuse (muscle atrophy d/ decrease workload, pressure, use, blood supply,
nutrition, hormonal stimulation, or nervous stimulation)

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Hyperplasia

E: cells increase in number, mitosis (cell division) must occur, size of cell does not change
Phys: increased rate of division, increase in tissue mass after damage or partial resection;
may be compensatory, hormonal, or pathologic
Patho: abnormal proliferation of normal cells usually caused by increased hormonal
stimulation (endometrial). increase of production of local growth factors
Ex: removal of part of the liver lead to hyperplasia of hepatocytes. uterine or mammary
gland enlargement during pregnancy

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Dysplasia

E. Not true adaptation; Cells abnormal change in size, shape, organization (classified as
mild, moderate, severe)
P. caused by cell injury/irritation, characterized by disordered cell growth. aka atypical
hyperplasia or pre-cancer, a disorderly proliferation
Physiologic: N/A
Pathologic: squamous dysplasia of cervix from HPV shows up on pap smear, breast cancer
development; pap smears often show dysplastic cells of the cervix that must undergo
laser/surgical tx

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