PATHOLOGY STUDY GUIDE - FTCC STATE
EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
General Pathology - ANSWER That branch of pathology dealing with the body as a
whole, without regard to any particular organ or system is
Special Pathology - ANSWER The division of pathology that deals with individual body
organs or systems is
Pathological Anatomy - ANSWER study of structural changes caused by disease
Gross Pathology - ANSWER study of changes in structure of the body that are readily
seen with the unaided eye as a result of disease
Clinical Pathology - ANSWER study of disease by means of body secretions,
excretions, and other body fluids performed in the laboratory in the diagnosis of a
disease
Physiological Pathology - ANSWER The study of disease as it relates to body function
Medicolegal (Forensic) Pathology - ANSWER study of disease to ascertain cause and
manner of death as related to a criminal investigation
The importance of an autopsy - ANSWER *Confirm or alter the clinical diagnosis and
treatment
Advance Medical knowledge and research
Assist in medicolegal cases
Diagnosis of disease - ANSWER recognition of the nature of a particular disease
Prognosis of disease - ANSWER prediction of the outcome of a particular illness
Symptoms of disease - ANSWER Subjective disturbances produced by a disease that
can be observed by other people
Signs of disease - ANSWER visual changes heart rate, swelling around the mouth
Syndrome of diagnosis - ANSWER A set of signs and symptoms associated with a
particular disease
Exacerbation - onset and duration - ANSWER The severity of a disease has increased
Remission onset and duration - ANSWER Temporary cessation of a disease
