Cell Injury
Chapter 1 Cell Injury I. Tissue Hypoxia A. Hypoxia 1. Hypoxia refers to inadequate oxygenation of tissue. Hypoxia: inadequate oxygenation of tissue 2. Inadequate oxygen (O2) decreases synthesis of adenosine…
Immunopathology
Chapter 3 Immunopathology I. Cells of the Immune System (Table 3-1) A. Innate (natural, nonspecific) immunity TABLE 3-1. Types of Immune Cells Innate immunity: first defense against pathogens 1. Nonspecific…
White Blood Cell Disorders
Chapter 12 White Blood Cell Disorders I. Benign Qualitative White Blood Cell Disorders A. Pathogenesis 1. Defects in leukocyte structure • Example—membrane fusion defect in Chédiak-Higashi syndrome (refer to Chapters…
Skin Disorders
Chapter 24 Skin Disorders I. Skin Histology and Terminology A. Normal skin histology 1. Epidermis a. Stratum basalis Stratum basalis: stem cells for division (1) Actively dividing stem cells along…
Lower Urinary Tract and Male Reproductive Disorders
Chapter 20 Lower Urinary Tract and Male Reproductive Disorders I. Common Ureteral Disorders A. Congenital megaloureter • May be associated with Hirschsprung’s disease Congenital megaloureter: association with Hirschsprung’s disease B….
Hemostasis Disorders
Chapter 14 Hemostasis Disorders I. Normal Hemostasis and Hemostasis Testing • Prevention of blood loss while maintaining maximal perfusion requires the interaction of the blood vessels, platelets, coagulation factors, and…
Environmental Pathology
Chapter 6 Environmental Pathology I. Chemical Injury • The two leading causes of illness and death in the United States are tobacco and alcohol use. A. Tobacco use Smoking: most…
Nutritional Disorders
Chapter 7 Nutritional Disorders I. Nutrient and Energy Requirements in Humans A. Recommended dietary allowance (RDA) 1. Optimal dietary intake of nutrients that under ordinary conditions will keep the general…
Immunohematology Disorders
Chapter 15 Immunohematology Disorders I. ABO Blood Group Antigens A. Definition of ABO blood group antigens • They are glycoproteins attached to the RBC surface. B. Blood group O characteristics…
