HLTH 2501 – Pathophysiology test
questions and answers
Angiogenesis
formation of new blood vessels
chemical mediators
inflammatory response: histamine, serotonin, prostaglandins and
leukotrienes
also often enhance the effects of other chemicals in inflammatory
response
erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
speed at which erythrocytes settle out of plasma
Exudate
interstitial fluid that accumulates in a wound; may contain serum,
cellular debris, bacteria, and white blood cells
Fibrinogen
plasma protein that is converted to fibrin in the clotting process
fibrinous exudate
Thick, clotted exudate: indicates more advanced inflammation
Granuloma
a general term used to describe a small, knot-like swelling of
granulation tissue in the epidermis
Hematocrit
percentage of blood volume occupied by red blood cells
Hematopoiesis
blood cell formation
Interferons
proteins (cytokines) secreted by T cells and other cells to aid and
regulate the immune response
Isoenzymes
, Different enzymes that catalyze the same reaction but are subject
to different regulatory controls
perforation
erosion through the wall
purulent
producing or containing pus
pyrexia
fever
pyrogens
substances that cause fever
Chromosomes
a threadlike structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the
nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form
of genes.
cytologic
study of cells
genomic tumor assessment
identifies genetic mutations that are independent of heredity but
only occur with the disease itself
prophylactic
pertaining to preventing or protecting against disease or pregnancy
radiofrequency ablation
An interventional radiologic technique in which tumors are removed
from tissues (liver, kidney, adrenals).
Radioisotopes
Isotopes that have unstable nuclei and undergo radioactive decay.
Thrombocytopenia
low platelet count
total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
questions and answers
Angiogenesis
formation of new blood vessels
chemical mediators
inflammatory response: histamine, serotonin, prostaglandins and
leukotrienes
also often enhance the effects of other chemicals in inflammatory
response
erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
speed at which erythrocytes settle out of plasma
Exudate
interstitial fluid that accumulates in a wound; may contain serum,
cellular debris, bacteria, and white blood cells
Fibrinogen
plasma protein that is converted to fibrin in the clotting process
fibrinous exudate
Thick, clotted exudate: indicates more advanced inflammation
Granuloma
a general term used to describe a small, knot-like swelling of
granulation tissue in the epidermis
Hematocrit
percentage of blood volume occupied by red blood cells
Hematopoiesis
blood cell formation
Interferons
proteins (cytokines) secreted by T cells and other cells to aid and
regulate the immune response
Isoenzymes
, Different enzymes that catalyze the same reaction but are subject
to different regulatory controls
perforation
erosion through the wall
purulent
producing or containing pus
pyrexia
fever
pyrogens
substances that cause fever
Chromosomes
a threadlike structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the
nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form
of genes.
cytologic
study of cells
genomic tumor assessment
identifies genetic mutations that are independent of heredity but
only occur with the disease itself
prophylactic
pertaining to preventing or protecting against disease or pregnancy
radiofrequency ablation
An interventional radiologic technique in which tumors are removed
from tissues (liver, kidney, adrenals).
Radioisotopes
Isotopes that have unstable nuclei and undergo radioactive decay.
Thrombocytopenia
low platelet count
total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
