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A comprehensive review of pathology concepts relevant to embalming practices. It includes a series of questions and answers covering various topics such as tissue changes, diseases, and conditions affecting the human body. Designed to help students prepare for a final exam in pathology for embalmers.
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metaplasia - ANSWERS-The replacement of one type of normal tissue by anothertype of normal in an area of the body where the second tissue does not exist describes dry gangrene - ANSWERS-This type of gangrene results from interference in thearterial supply of a body part without the invasion of saprophytes
atrophy - ANSWERS-A decrease in a body part or organ that was previously ofnormal size
nasal polyps - ANSWERS-Individuals with asthma and chronic rhinitis aresusceptible to developing
lesion - ANSWERS-Any recognizable change in the anatomy or structure of a tissuedefines a/an:
colitis - ANSWERS-Inflammation of the large intestines is called: race, environment, gender - ANSWERS-Which of the following is/are apredisposing cause(s) of disease?
environment, melanin, age heat, race, x-rays strong acids, icterus, occupation heat, race & icterus race, environment, gender drugs, heat, infectious agents
Candida albicans, diabetes diabetes, Treponema pallidum Treponema pallidum; streptococcus pneumoniae Streptococcus pneumoniae and Clostridia perfringens Herpes simplex I, Treponema pallidum gingivitis - ANSWERS-Inflammation of the gums is called: clinical - ANSWERS-The branch of pathology dealing with various laboratory testson bodily fluids & tissues that are used in making a diagnosis:
prognosis - ANSWERS-The prediction of the probable outcome of disease wouldbe termed:
etiology - ANSWERS-The study of the cause of disease is called: enteritis - ANSWERS-Inflammation of the small intestines is referred to as:
Hepatitis B; Serum hepatitis - ANSWERS-This type of hepatitis is transmittedthrough use of contaminated needles:
jaundice, ascites, rapid decomposition - ANSWERS-Which of the following mightbe postmortem condition of the digestive system?
jaundice, ascites, rapid decomposition dehydration, edema, glycosuria purge, edema, diabetes choelithiasis - ANSWERS-The formation of biliary calculi is called: glossitis - ANSWERS-Inflammation of the tongue is referred to as: diagnosis - ANSWERS-The determination of the nature and cause of disease iscalled:
idiopathic - ANSWERS-A disease of unknown origin is called: stomatitis - ANSWERS-Inflammation of the mouth is called:
strangulated hernia - ANSWERS-This type of hernia is one in which the bloodsupply is cut off resulting in gangrene and peritonitis
syndrome - ANSWERS-A number of symptoms taken together which indicates thepresence of a particular disease is a?
intussception - ANSWERS-This intestinal problem involves a telescoping theintestines:
special - ANSWERS-The division of pathology that deals with individual bodyorgans or systems is referred to as:
pathogenesis - ANSWERS-The manner in which a disease develops defines: cholecystitis - ANSWERS-Inflammation of the organ that stores bile is called: volvulus - ANSWERS-This intestinal problem involves a twisting of the colonaround itself:
stenosis - ANSWERS-If the esophagus becomes too narrow for food to pass, whatis this condition referred to as?
pneumoconiosis - ANSWERS-A chronic condition of the lungs caused by theinhalation of dust particles is known as
primary atypical pneumonia/viral pneumonia - ANSWERS-Which of the followingwould Mycoplasma pneumoniae cause?
emphysema - ANSWERS-An over distention of the pulmonary air sacs with air iscalled:
endogenous pigmentation - ANSWERS-Melanin is an example of? spicy food - ANSWERS-Which of the following may cause pharyngitis pathological hypertrophy - ANSWERS-A 57 year old man with a long history ofhypertension dies suddenly. At autopsy he is found to have a very large heart. This is an example of: bronchiectasis - ANSWERS-A condition of the lung that is characterized byirreversible dilation of the bronchial walls is termed
pleura effusion - ANSWERS-This results from an excess amount of exudate in thepleural spaces
infilitraton - ANSWERS-The process of a substance passing into and beingdeposited within the substance of a cell, tissue or organ is said to be:
tracheitis - ANSWERS-Inflammation of the respiratory tube that bifurcates intothe bronchi is called:
sinusitis - ANSWERS-This respiratory condition is caused by viruses, bacteria,changes in barometric pressure, airplane flights and may follow tooth extraction
regeneration - ANSWERS-Replacement of tissue by the exact same type of tissueis referred to as:
bronchial asthma - ANSWERS-This is characterized by a hypersensitivity to variousallergens such as dust, mold, pollen or animal dander
pneumocystits carinii pneumonia - ANSWERS-This type of pneumonia can causelung infections with thosewho have a weakened immune system/ immune compromised persons, especially seen in AIDS/HIV compensatory hypertrophy - ANSWERS-This occurs when one kidney is removedor destroyed and the remaining one gets larger
atelectasis - ANSWERS-A disease characterized by a collapse or airless condition ofthe lung is termed:
pneumonia - ANSWERS-An acute inflammation of the lung is referred to as: empyema - ANSWERS-An accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity is referred toas:
hyperplasia - ANSWERS-An increase in the size of a body part, due to an increasein the number of cells is called:
cystic fibrosis - ANSWERS-A hereditary disease of exocrine glands, especiallyaffecting the respiratory system and pancreas which leads to dyspnea, wheezing and thick sputum physiological atrophy - ANSWERS-Decrease in the size of the uterus in apostmenopausal woman is an example of:
coryza - ANSWERS-Inflammation of the nasal passage is termed: tubercle - ANSWERS-The granulomatous lesion of tuberculosis is the acute rhinitis - ANSWERS-An acute viral infection of the upper respiratory tract is physiological atrophy - ANSWERS-Shrinkage of the mammary glands afterlactation is an example of:
1 esophageal varices 2 cirrhosis of the liver3 ascites 4 shrunken spleen the kidney can become extremely dilated with urine - ANSWERS-Inhydronephrosis
gonococcus - ANSWERS-The most common infecting organism in a male patientwith urethritis is
pyelitis - ANSWERS-An inflammation of the renal pelvis is called: ulcer - ANSWERS-A circumscribed area of necrosis of the skin in which dead cellsare sloughed off describes:
renal calculi - ANSWERS-Calculi that from within the kidney are called: the process of pus formation - ANSWERS-Suppuration may be define as: pyelonephritis - ANSWERS-A Suppurative inflammation of the kidney & renalpelvis is referred to as:
renal calculi - ANSWERS-Which of the following is formed when salts in urine forma precipitate?
pyelonephritis - ANSWERS-Harry goes to the doctor complaining of chill, highfever, dysurian, hematuria and sudden back pain that spreads over his abdomen. Upon extensive examinatin, the doctor tells him that he has developed abscessesthat ruptured and drained pus into the renal pelvis and urine causing pyuria. What did the doctor diagnose him with? nephrolithiasis - ANSWERS-The process of forming a kidney stone is called: anuria - ANSWERS-Which of the following could lead to death within 24 hours? oliguriapyuria hematuria anuriapolyuria
glycosuria - ANSWERS-A condition involving sugar in the urine is called: pyelitis, pyelonephritis, cystitis - ANSWERS-Which of the following diseases showpyuria?
pain, tumor, heat tumor, rubor, rigor altered function, rubor, dolor swelling, pain, heat calor, rubor, dolor all of the above - ANSWERS-Agent(s) that may arouse an inflammatory reactionis/are:
allergensinfections excessive heat traumaall of the above none of the above pustule - ANSWERS-A small elevation of skin filled with pus is referred to as a
anuria - ANSWERS-Complete urinary suppression is called: hematuria without pain - ANSWERS-The most common symptom in renalcarcinoma
hematuria, albuminuria - ANSWERS-Which of the following might be present inglomerulonephritis?
pus - ANSWERS-A purulent exudate contains: blister & vesicle - ANSWERS-A rounded elevation of tissue containing a serousfluid is called:
process of healing - ANSWERS-Repair is described as the: exudation - ANSWERS-The escape of fluids, cells and other substances from theblood vessels is called:
leads to an increased formaldehyde demand - ANSWERS-Uremia leads to: furuncle - ANSWERS-Localized suppurative staphlococcal infection originating in agland or hair follicle defines a(an):
may cause pain, bleeding and infertility - ANSWERS-Endometriosis: pyosalpinx - ANSWERS-A collection of pus in the fallopian tube is referred to as tertiary - ANSWERS-Gumma is associated with which stage of syphilis: urinary bladder - ANSWERS-Transitional cell carcinoma is found in the: bacterial - ANSWERS-This type of vaginitis results from on overgrowth of one ofthe the several organisms normally present in the vagina
a & c only - ANSWERS-Salpingitis: a. may caused sterility b. inflammation of the endometrium c. may be due to sexually transmitted disease a & b only b & c only
a & c only a, b & c leukemia - ANSWERS-Malignant tumor of blood-producing tissue in blood is called hemangioma - ANSWERS-A benign neoplasm found in blood vessels Teratoma/dermoid cyst - ANSWERS-This benign tumor may contain hair follicles? ectopic - ANSWERS-Pregnancy in which the fertilized egg attempts to developoutside the uterus is called
tabes dorsalis - ANSWERS-A degeneration of the posterior part of the spinal cordis called
infiltrative - ANSWERS-Which of the following represents the type of growth thatmalignant neoplasms follow?
endometritis - ANSWERS-Inflammation of the inner lining of the uterus is referredto as: