The subject will cover the following topics:
Concepts of pathophysiology and disease - Introduction to fundamental pathophysiology terminology
Alterations to cells and tissues in response to stress (including cellular injury & cytoplasmic accumulations)
Genes, environment and common disorders (including single-gene, chromosomal, and multifactorial disorders, and teratogens)
Alterations in immunity and inflammation. Allergy. Autoimmunity. Immunodeficiency. Inflammation.
Neoplasia. Benign and malignant neoplasms. Metastasis. Oncogenesis. Carcinogens.
Disorders of endocrine function including Diabetes mellitus.
Alterations to haematopoietic function -including anaemia, leukaemia, and bleeding disorders.
Alterations to circulatory function and blood pressure - atherosclerosis, peripheral vascular disease and hypertension.
Alterations in cardiac function - myocardial ischaemia, infarction, angina pectoris, heart failure and arrhythmias.
Respiratory tract infections - influenza, pneumonia, tuberculosis.
Alterations in ventilation - asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorders, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema.
Alterations in renal function - urinary obstruction, urinary tract infections, glomerulonephritis, and kidney changes due to diabetes mellitus, hypertension and drug use.
Renal failure - acute and chronic renal failure.
Common musculoskeletal disorders - osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, muscular atrophy, & muscular dystrophy. |