Exam 11: Principles of Pathophysiology

A low hematocrit, or other red blood cell abnormality, can lead to oxygen deprivation at the cellular level called ____.

Changes in the cell wall membrane are called ____________________ and have the appearance of bubble wrap commonly used for packing.

All diseases have an assumed origin, a(n) ____________________.

____ death is the death of the organism.

____ are proteins that are produced by bacteria and released into the interstitial fluid where they are absorbed, because they are highly soluble, into surrounding cells.

____ encompasses any mechanical injury, heat or cold injury, radiation, electrical injury, or barotrauma.

The expected outcome from a disease is called the ____.

There is a physiological cause for every illness or disorder that the Paramedic encounters.

Reactive oxygen chemicals consist of an electrically charged atom with an unpaired electron.

Sebaceous glands excrete acidic (pH 3-5) secretions-lactic acid and fatty acids-which act as a biochemical barrier and create a hostile environment for fungi and bacteria.