Systemic Pathology — Flashcards

The neuritic plaques seen in Alzheimer's are composed of _____ with entangled neuritic processes

What MSK pathology is characterized by a reduction in trabecular and cortical bone mass and interconnections? _____

What is the mode of inheritance of SCID secondary to ADA deficiency? _____

What MSK pathology is characterized by thick, heavy bone that fractures easily due to imbalance of osteoblast and osteoclast function? _____

Does sickle cell trait (one HbS allelle) protect against malaria? _____

Paget disease of bone may present with "_____ facies" due to involvement of craniofacial bones

Type II MPGN is also known as _____ disease

What is the second stage of Paget disease of bone (osteitis deformans)? _____

-thalassemia _____ is the mildest form of disease; asymptomatic with increased RBC count

Which vasculitis is characterized by a triad of:(1) Focal necrotizing vasculitis(2) Necrotizing granulomas in the lung and upper airway(3) Necrotizing glomerulonephritis_____