bio 134 pathology introduction part 2
TRANSCRIPT
study of disease by scientific methods
an abnormal variation in structure or function of any part of the body
DISEASE
Pathology gives explanations of a disease by studying the following four aspects of the disease:1. Etiology,2. Pathogenesis,3. Morphologic changes and4. Functional derangements and clinical significance.
cause of the disease
PRIMARY ETIOLOGY cause of a disease is known
IDIOPATHIC cause of the disease is unknown
MORPHOLOGIC CHANGES structural alterations in cells or tissues that occur
following the pathogenetic mechanisms
GROSS MORPHOLOGIC CHANGESchanges that can be seen with the naked eye
MICROSCOPIC CHANGESseen under the microscope are called
microscopic changes
FUNCTIONAL DERANGEMENTS and CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE
The morphologic changes in the organ influence the normal function of the organ.
By doing so, they determine the clinical features (symptoms and signs), course, and
prognosis of the disease.
Etiology Pathogenesis
Morphologic Changes
Clinical Features & Prognosis
A.ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
1. Physical agents2. Chemicals3. Nutritional deficiencies &
excesses4. Infections & infestations5. Immunological factors6. Psychogenic factors
B. Genetic Factors
COURSE OF DISEASE
Exposure Biological onset
Clinical onset
Permanent damage Death