Pathophysiology Exam 1 question n answers graded A+

Pathophysiology Exam 1What is Pathophysiology? - correct answer The study of the functional changes in the body that result from a disease. Pathology: medical discipline that focuses on the diagnosis of disease Physiology: discipline concerned with how the body functions Need a strong background in anatomy and physiology Homeostasis - correct answer A relative constancy in the internal environment of the body, naturally maintained by adaptive responses that promote healthy survival. Some of the key control mechanisms are the reticular formation in the brain stem and the endocrine glands. WHO includes what 3 things in its definition of health? - correct answer Physical, mental, and social well-being Biopsy - correct answer The removal of a small piece of living tissue from an organ or other part of the body for microscopic examination to confirm or establish a diagnosis, estimate prognosis, or follow the course of a disease. Autopsy - correct answer A postmortem examination performed to confirm or determine the cause of death. What are factors that affect normal limits? - correct answer Age, gender, environment, athletic ability Inflammation - correct answer The protective or destructive response of body tissues to irritation or injury. Inflammation may be acute or chronic. It's cardinal signs are redness (rubor), heat (calor), swelling (tumor), and pain (dolor), often accompanied by loss of function.