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Reversible cellular changes and accumulations

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What are three ways that abnormal cellular accumulation can happen?   1. Abnormal metabolism (fatty LV) 2. Def of critical enzymes t breakdown substances (accumulates in lysosomes) 3. Inability to degrade phagocytosed particles (carbon pigment accumulation)  
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Where is fatty change most often seen?   the Liver  
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What is the most common etiology of accumulation in the Liver?   Alcohol  
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What is the pathogenesis of lipid accumulation in the Liver?   1. Increased synthesis of triglycerides 2. Decreased mobilization of triglycerides (protein malnutrition)  
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What would a liver with lipid accumulation look like to the naked eye?   enlarged, yellow, and greasy  
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What is the etiology of lipid accumulation in the heart?   prolonged hypoxia; toxic myocardia  
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What would a heart look like with accumulation to the naked eye?   soft, flabby; yellow bands alternating w/ normal red brown uninvolved bands  
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In atherosclerosis cholesterol accumulates where?   Smooth muscle cells and macrophages  
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In hyperlipidemia cholesterol accumulates where?   sub epithelial connective tissue--> yellowish plaque; commonly around the eyes  
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In foci of cell injury lipid debris are what?   Phagocytosed--> lipid-laden macrophages (foam)  
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