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This is composed of water, proteins, lipids, carbs, and electrolytes
protoplasm
all of these cells have a nucleus
and..
all of these cells do not
eukaryotic
prokaryotic (bacteria)
the nucleus contains _________, which serve as the template for making the ______, which is later used to direct the synthesis of __________ in the cytoplasm
DNA
RNA
PROTEINS
Ribosomes serve as the site for __________ synthesis in the cytoplasm.
protein
________ endoplasmic reticulum is studded with ribosomes attached to specific binding sites on the membrane
ROUGH
The ______ complex modifies proteins and packages them into secretary granules bound for the membrane
GOGLI
___________ contain powerful hydrolytic enzymes that are used to break down excess and worn-out cell parts as well as foreign substances
LYSOSOMES
Peroxisomes contain a special enzyme that degrades __________
peroxides
mitochondria are the site of cellular _____________, the product of which is the formation of __________
respiration
ATP (energy)
transport along the axon of neuronal cells takes place along the primary cytoskeletal component ____________
microtubules
actin and myosin are examples of functional ____________ within muscle cells
microfilliments
integral proteins span the entire lipid bi-layer, whereas _____________ proteins are bound to one side of membrane or the other
peripheral
what are the 4 tissues of the body
epithelial
connective
muscle
neuronal
of the 4 types of tissue, what 2 are excitable
muscle & neural
This part of cell controls the shape and movement of cell
cytoskeleton
this part of cell separates inner cell and outer cell, regulates cell growth & proliferation, receptors for hormones, only allows specific substances across membrane, has lipid bi-layer
plasma membrane
what are the cellular organelles
mitochondria
lysosomes/peroxisomes
gogli apparatus
ribosomes
ER-endopalsmic reticulum (rough/smooth)
what is the protoplasm made up of, referred to as the matrix
H2O, proteins, lipids, electrolytes
what are the 3 types of cell communication
autocrine- chemical released for own activity
paracrine- act mainly on nearby cells
endocrine- relies on hormones through body
what are 2 ways cells communicate via
electrical or chemical
describe metabolism
where fats, carbs, proteins, are broken down & converted to ATP needed for cell
Electron transport chain?
H+ & O2 = H20
energy released to bond to ATP
36 molecules from 1 glucose molecule
(32 from ETC, 2 from citric acid cycle, 2 from glycolysis)
Diffusion
High concentration to low concentration
Passive movement
does NOT require much energy, electrical gradient, passive movement of particles
Cells may adapt to the environment by undergoing changes in __________, __________ and _______________.

3 ways
size, # and type
There are 2 types of genes involved in adapting to the environment: the _________ genes, for normal function of a cell
and the genes that control cellular _______
housekeeping
differentiation
Atrophy is seen as a decrease in cell ____________
Size
Denervation will result in cellular ________
atrophy
Hypertrophy is an ________ in cell size
increase
An increase in muscle mass associated with exercise is an example of _________
hypertrophy
Hyperplasia
an increase in the number of cells in an organ or tissue
Liver regrowth is an example of _____________ hyperplasia.
compensatory
pathological or non-physiologic hyperplasia is due to ?
excessive hormonal stimulation or excessive grpwth factors
Metaplasia
one normal cell type replaces another normal cell
ie: psuedostratified epithelial changes to stratified
Dysplasia
abnormal cells replace normal cells
(pre-cancerous stage)
anaplasia
undifferentiated cells, variable structure, associated with cancer
Ways cell INJURY occurs?
B iologic
E lectrical
N utritional
T rauma
T emp
physical trauma
extreme temp
electrical
biologic
nutritional factors
ALL injuries of a cell = ? loss of _______
function
what 3 things does the extent of a cell injury depend on? DIA
duration
intensity
agent
what are 3 basic problems with cell injury ? DIT
Deficiency- MI/CVA (O2)
Intoxication- toxins decrease fx
Trauma- altered structure = loss of fx
What are the stress factors of cell injury ? SBRN
(selina bickle registered nurse)
Severity of insult
Blood supply
Regenerative capacity
Nutritional status
What is mechanism of injury?
production of free radicals
hypoxia
Ca+ imbalance
apoptosis
programmed cell death

eliminates old/damaged cells
via>>> cell membrane changes>> induces phagocytosis>>> degradation process w/macrophages
3 basic steps of apoptosis?
1)nucleus shrinks
2)breaks apart
3)engulfed by phagocytic cell
2 types of hyperplasia due to hormonal stimulation or excessive growth factors
pathologic or non physiologic
metaplasia usually occurs on response to chronic _________ and _________ allows for substitution of cells that are better able to survive stressful or harmful conditions
irritation
inflammation
dysplasia is strongly implicated as a precursor to _______
cancer
Deranged cell growth of a specific tissue tat results in cells that cary in size, shape, and organization is known as __________
Dysplasia
intracellular _________ represent the buildup of substances that cells cannot immediately use or eliminate
accumulations
________ radicals are highly reactive chemical species having an unpaired electron in the outer valence shell of the molecule
Free radicals
_______ deprives the cell of oxygen and interrupts oxidative metabolism and the generation of ATP
hypoxia
how does necrosis differ from atoposis?
it involves unregulated enzymatic digestion of cell components, loss of cell membrane integrity with uncontrolled release of the products of cell death into the intracellular space, and initiation of the inflammatory response
The increased ______ levels may inappropriately activate a number of enzymes with potentially damaging effects
calcium
acidosis develops and denatures the enzymatic and structural proteins of the cell during _______ necrosis
coagulation
how can chemo drugs injure normal cells?
the chemicals damage normal healthy cells as they are vulnerable and dividing to make new healthy cells
one complication of hypoxia?
how can acidosis damage tissue?
low arterial blood oxygen, inhibits metabolic fx

or low O2 needed for cellular respiration, and ATP production
2 pathways that apoptosis to occur
WHAT major protein is involved
extrinsic pathway is death receptor dependant
intrinsic is independent & due to injury
BOTH are initiated by proteolytic enzymes
list five categories of cellular injury
1.physical
2.chemical
3.radiation
4.biologic
5.nutritional imbalance
Free radicals
toxic
reactive to chemical species
interfere with DNA, proteins & membranes
Ischemia
restriction of O2
can= vasoconstriction, thrombosis, embolism
sample: hepatocytes death in 4-5 minutes of ischemia
what does an enlarged heart result in ?
pathology
problem
except for major athletes

heart cells do not replicate at all/hypertrophy of L heart ventricle = heart failure
State the five cardinal signs of inflammation
(local signs)
1.erythema
2.edema
3.warmth
4.pain
5.loss of function (possibly)
Describe the vascular changes in an acute inflammatory response.
1-momentary vasoconstriction(stop bleeding)
2-rapid vasodilation (blood flow=heat/redness)
3-incrased permeability (protein rich exudate)
4-increased capillary pressure (fluid buildup=swell/pain/decreased fx
list 4 types of inflammatory mediators and their function
1) VASOACTIVE & smooth muscle-constrict. like histamine
2) PLASMA PROTEASES-activate complement/clotting cascade
3) CHEMOTACTIC: chemokines
4) REACTIVE molecule & cytokines from leukocytes
contrast acute inflammation and chronic
Acute is short in duration/immediate response

Chronic- long duration/ self perpetuating
__________ is the primary phagocyte that arrives early at the site of inflammation
neutrophil
Hyperemia?
erythemia and warmth
Acute inflammation (key facts)
short duration
early response
constrict blood flow
prevent spread of agent
Chronic inflammation(key facts)
lasts longer weeks- years
self perpetuating
2 phases of acute inflammation?
vascular and cellular
what happens in the vascular phase of inflammation?
(steps)
cellular phase?
vasoconstriction > vasodilation > ^permeability > ^ capillary pressure > swelling & pain

cellular: migration of leukocytes > adhesion > margination > transmigration > chemotaxis
leukocyte activation?
phagocytosis & cell killing
what are the chemical mediators?
leukocytes, platelets, mast cells

=secrete histamine & prostaglandin
histamine effects?
capillary dialtion, increases capillary permeability
prostaglandin effects?
mediates pain response, capillary dilation, increased permeability
transcapillary refill?
movement of fluid out of capillary into tissue
leukocyte activation & phagocytosis? 3 steps
-antibody binds foreign particle to phagocyte receptor's surface
-phagocyte engulfs antibody bound particle
-phagocyte digests foreign particle
3 things that move out of capillary into tissue?
1-cells
2-proteins
3-plasma& serum
2 goals of acute inflammation?
1-localize inflammation
2-phagocytosis (clear debris)
6 types of exudate?
serous
purulent
hemoragic
fibrinous
membraneous
serous exudate
serum, no clotting factor
watery
clear
mild, acute inflammation
purulent exudate
wbc, bacteria, necrotic cell debris
thick/fluid
white cloudy
severe infection/injury
can have foul odour
hemoragic exudate
contains whole blood
fluid
blood red colour
capillary rupture
fibrinous exudate
high concentration of fibrinogen/fibrin
thick, sticky, meshwork
severe injury
membranous exudate
mucous membrane
embedded within, will have necrotic cells in fibre purulent exudate
local clinical signs of infection?
fever
malaise
fatigue
muscle soreness
headache
what does hypothalamus do in relation to fever?
body's thermostat
pyrogens?
chemicals that bring on fever, stimulate the release of prostaglandins
5 steps of pathogenesis of fever?
1-exogenesis pyrogens cause body to change set temp
2-endogenous pyrogens now make own cells
3-trrigger prostaglandins E2, local hormones
4-hormones bind hypothalamus
5.increase temp set rate via cAMP
with pathogenesis of a fever what else will happen in body?
increased temp= increases phagocytosis
increased rate of immune response
why take antipyretic medication?
too high of fever causes;
-cell damage
-protein denaturation
-elderly & children have lower buffering capacity
Do fevers kill pathogens?
NO

they decrease replication and slow bacterial growth
C-reactive proteins?
non specific proteins
produced in liver
serum marker for inflammation
serum marker for athereoscelosis
non medical treatments for fever?
non-
cold pack for edema, bandage for pressure, elevation for limiting blood flow against gravity
heat to ^ metabolic rate and phagocytosis
medical treatments for fever
ASA- acetylsalacitic acid- inhibits prostaglandin synthesis

NSAIDS-decrease every step of inflammation
-decrease swelling
-decrease pain
-decrease rate of leukocytosis
-decrease capillary permeability
-decrease release of prostaglandins