1st lecture of Pathophysiology of Respiratory System
7/7/2008
PATHOLOGY
-the study of diseases
-the study of disease process, and the associate functional dan structural changes in tissues and organs
PATHOGENESIS (why + how)
-mechanism by which organic disease occurs
LESSIONS (what)
-structural changes or alteration of tissues
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
-the study of alteration of functions as a consequence of disease
the study of functional consequences of a diseased organ
ALTERATION OF FUNCTION
-increased ==> hyperfunction
-decreased ==> hypofunction
(vital organ)
insufficiency===>failure======>DEATH
