Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

pathophysiology

units 1-3

QuestionAnswer
what is atrophy decrease in size of the cell
what is dysplaisia deranged cell growth with variation in size shape and appearance
what is hyperplaisia increase number of cells in an organ or tissue
what is metaplaisia replacement of one adult cell type with another
what is hypertrophy increase of cell size due to increase work demand
what are causes of atrophy disuse denervation endocrine hypofunction inadequate nutrition ischemia
what is ischemia decrease of oxygen to the body cells
what is endocrine hypofunction shrinkage and diminish function of reproductive organs in post menopausal women
causes of hypertrophy overuse enervation nutrition endocrine stimulation protein anabolism protein accumulation
what 2 things always occurs together hyperplasia and hypertrophy
what are the typical cells that undergo hyperplaisia breast uterus prostrate gland and liver
what are the typical cells that undergo hypertrophy breast uterus heart brain kidney and skeletal muscle
what are the typical cells that undergo atrophy skeletal muscle cell cell of the heart brain and sex organs
what are the three main responses to stressors cellular adaptation cellular injury and cellular death
how many main responses to stressors are there 3
what are the main causes of stress at cellular level hormone temperature changes ph changes invasion of pathogens response to pathogenic invasion disease condition aging harmful substances and toxins
causes of dyplaisia chronic irritation and chronic inflammation
how many types of dysplasia 2
what is low grade mild- moderate changes
what is high grade moderate - severe changes
when dysplasia is reversible when the irritant is removed
cells that undergo dysplasia cervical epithelium , respiratory epithelium and breast
causes of metaplasia chronic irritation and chronic inflammation
what is the best example of metaplasia replacement of normal columnar epithealial cells of the bronchial lining stratified squamous epithealial cells
how many types of cellular injury are there 3
what are the types of cellular injury physical chemical and hypoxic injury
what is physical injury disruption of cells structure
what is hypoxic injury lack of sufficient oxygen
what is anoxia total lack of oxygen
what is the most common type of cell injury occurs mostly occurs as a results of ischemia
example of chronic dysplasia irritation ciggarette smoke
exaple of chronic dysplasia inflammation HPV Human Papilloma Virus
Created by: bosslady2
Popular Nursing sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards