Patho week 1

Front

What are the three main types of genetic disorders?

Back

Single-gene disorders, Chromosomal disorders, Complex disorders.

Front

What does pathophysiology involve the study of?

Back

The functional changes that occur in the body as a result of a disease.

Front

What is the term for a decrease in cell size?

Back

Atrophy.

Front

What is etiology?

Back

The study of the causes of a disease.

Front

What is hypertrophy?

Back

An increase in cell size.

Front

Define metaplasia.

Back

A type of cellular adaptation where one differentiated cell type is replaced by another.

Front

What is an example of a single-gene disorder?

Back

Cystic fibrosis.

Front

What is an example of a chromosomal disorder?

Back

Down syndrome.

Front

What is an example of a complex disorder?

Back

Diabetes mellitus.

Front

What is the difference between congenital and acquired disorders?

Back

Congenital disorders are present at birth, while acquired disorders develop after birth.