Pathophysiology Final Exam - (All Exam Questions)With Complete Solutions!

______ is the primary driver of a type 1 hypersensitivity IgE mediated reaction such as anaphalyxis. -ANSWER Histamine Scoliosis is a lateral curvature of the spine. What is important about making the diagnosis of scoliosis? -ANSWER Diagnosis must be made prior to puberty as corrective treatment must be done prior to this time. Contusion -ANSWER Discoloration of the skin caused by the presence of blood in the tissue. Hematoma -ANSWER An area of local hemorrhage where blood collects and clots. Laceration -ANSWER Where the skin is torn or cut, disrupting it's continuity Papule -ANSWER A small raised area of the skin Petechiae -ANSWER Pinpoint sized spots of bleeding under the skin or mucous membranes Pustule -ANSWER A small raised bump on the skin containing purulent material Syndactyly -ANSWER Webbing between the toes or fingers Polydactyly -ANSWER Extra toes or fingers Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) -ANSWER Tested in infants with the Barlow Maneuver, where the legs are moved about in a certain pattern to see if the femur interacts well with the acetabulum Clubfoot -ANSWER Can be treated by a series of casting to the affected lower extremity to slowly move the extremity into proper position. Apoptosis is the process of natural cell death. When the cell dies, it's parts are released and normally taken up to be recycled or excreted. In a person with ________ the immune system produces anti-nuclear antibiodies which cause a robust general inflammatory response following cell apoptosis. -ANSWER systemic lupus erythematosis Please Complete the Diagram for the Chain of Infection Above. -ANSWER A = Symptoms B