USAHS Pathophysiology Exam 1 (Test Review Material)

USAHS Pathophysiology Exam 1 (Test Review Material) Latest Update 100% Pass Term for the study of normal function and it's components Physiology Term for the study of disease, a diseased state. Disordered physiological processes associated with disease or injury. pathophysiology Pathologies typically result from what type of failure? Compensation failure What is known as a group of signs and symptoms that occur together and characterize a specific disorder or condition? Syndrome A DYNAMIC STEADY STATE (not equilibrium). Required for constant internal stability. Homeostasis Describes the origin and development of the disease, and whether it is acute, chronic, or recurrent. Pathogenesis Successful compensation to internal or external changes, if not compensated = disease Some ways the body maintains homeostasis: To maintain hemostasis the body monitors BP, glucose, minerals etc.. BP, glucose, minerals etc.. theological approach is the ? key words? the WHY does it happen; "Because or To" Mechanistic Approach is the? the HOW does it happen Example of how Shape follows Function: RBC = normal biconcave if sickle = anemia Intracellular components/functions: Who Does/Contains the Following? - DNA Nucleus - DNA Intracellular components/functions: Who Does/Contains the Following? - ATP Mitochondria - ATP Intracellular components/functions: Who Does/Contains the Following? - calcium storage Smooth ER - calcium storage Intracellular components/functions: Who Does/Contains the Following? -