General Pathology Challenge

What is the primary focus of pathology?

• The examination of historical artifacts.

• The study of human anatomy.

• The analysis of chemical compounds.

• The study of diseases and their effects on the body.

Which branch of pathology deals with the study of disease processes?

• Clinical pathology

• General pathology

• Forensic pathology

• Anatomical pathology

What is the definition of necrosis?

• Necrosis refers to the healing of tissues after injury.

• Necrosis is the process of cell division.

• Necrosis is the inflammation of the skin.

• Necrosis is the death of cells or tissues in the body.

Which type of cell injury is characterized by the death of tissue due to lack of blood supply?

• Inflammation

• Apoptosis

• Ischemia

• Necrosis

What is the hallmark feature of acute inflammation?

• Decreased blood flow and increased temperature at the site of injury.

• Absence of immune response at the site of infection.

• Formation of scar tissue immediately after injury.

• Increased blood flow and swelling at the site of injury or infection.

Which chemical mediator is primarily responsible for vasodilation during inflammation?

• Bradykinin

• Serotonin

• Prostaglandins

• Histamine

What are the cardinal signs of inflammation?

• Fever, fatigue, nausea, headache

• Cough, sneezing, runny nose, sore throat

• Redness, heat, swelling, pain, and loss of function.

• Dizziness, weakness, chills, muscle aches

What type of necrosis is associated with bacterial infections and is characterized by a foul odor?

• Liquefactive necrosis

• Gangrenous necrosis

• Caseous necrosis

• Coagulative necrosis

What is the difference between acute and chronic inflammation?

• Chronic inflammation is always caused by infections, while acute inflammation is not.

• Acute inflammation lasts for years, while chronic inflammation is short-term.

• Acute inflammation is a type of chronic inflammation that lasts indefinitely.

• Acute inflammation is short-term and resolves quickly, while chronic inflammation is long-term and can persist for months or years.

What is granuloma formation typically associated with?

• Chronic inflammation and infections such as tuberculosis.

• Granuloma formation is only seen in skin diseases.

• Acute inflammation due to a viral infection.

• Granulomas are caused by allergic reactions.