Fluid & Electrolytes
These are examples of manifestations of dehydration
What are: sunken eyes, dec. skin turgor, thirst, weight loss, rapid, weak pulse, hypotension, fatigue, weakness
Decrease in the size of a leg after being in a cast for weeks is an example of this cell adaptation
what is atrophy?
This is the most common form of skin cancer
What is basal cell carcinoma?
Process by which neutrophils, monocytes, and macrophages engulf and destroy foreign material
What is phagocytosis?
This is a unique protein or glycoprotein that is a distinctive marker for recognition of a cell by the immune system
What is cell surface antigen?
This electrolyte excess may result in kidney stones
What is hypercalcemia?
Breast enlargement at puberty is an example of this cell adaptation
What is hyperplasia?
This type of neoplasm (tumor) has well differentiated cells, has a well defined capsule, does not metastasize and grows slowly
What is benign?
This cell is primarily involved in cell-mediated immunity
what is T lymphocyte?
This chemical mediator causes vasodilation, increased vascular permeability, contraction of bronchiolar smooth muscle and pruritus
what is histamine?
Increased capillary hydrostatic pressure, loss of plasma proteins, obstruction of lymphatic circulation, and increased capillary permeability
What are causes of edema?
hemolytic anemia, inflammation of digestive tract, inflammation of kidney tubules, and damage to nervous system (brain & peripheral nerves) are toxic effects of this heavy metal
What is lead?
This is the term for the spread of cancer to a distant site
What is metastasis?
Phagocytosis is an example of this line of defense
What is second line of defense (nonspecific)?
Examples of chemical mediators responsible for vasodilation
What are histamine, prostaglandins, kinins, and leukotrienes?
This electrolyte imbalance may cause tetany (skeletal muscle spasms), positive Chvostek and positive Trousseau's signs
What is hypocalcemia?
radiation primarily affects these types of body cells
What are cells undergoing rapid mitosis (epithelial tissue, bone marrow, gonads)?
This type of neoplasm grows rapidly, is not encapsulated, it is poorly differentiated, and can metastasize
What is malignant?
What is serosanguineous?
This skin condition is caused by a mite
What is scabies?
Chronic bronchitis (a type of COPD) might lead to this acid base imbalance?
What is respiratory acidosis?
This is a disease that results due to a medical error or medical intervention
What is iatrogenic?
Unusual bleeding/discharge, change in bowel/bladder habits, change in mole, sore doesn't heal, weight loss, nagging cough, lump in body are examples of
What are cancer warning signs?
this is the process of viral replication
What is the virus attaches to the host cell and penetrates. It uncoats and takes over the host cell DNA. Host cell synthesizes viral components. components are released by host cell lysis.
Another name for atopic dermatitis
What is eczema?