CLS 323 : General Pathophysiology
This course is intended as a sequel to CLS 221 primarily for CAMS students. General consepts of pathophysiology will be discussed with appropriate covering to the general pathologic process due to cellular stress. An organ system review of the most common diseases will adequate insight into causes. Pathophysiological mechanism of diseases, clinical manifestations, and diagnosis will be covered.
CLS 323: Lecture schedule
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Introduction. Causes of cell stress. Cellular response to stress |
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Inflammation. Definition, nomenculture, causes, types. Pathogenesis, general effects of inflammation, healing and repair. |
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Degeneration, neurosis, gangarene |
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The immune system and immune mechanisms, nonspecific and specific immunity, Immune response, antigen antibodies Hypersensitivity reactions, autoimmune disease, Tolerance and immunodeficiency diseases. |
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Circulatory disturbances Normal control of blood flow, arterial Obstruction, thrombosis, embolism, ischaemia, Infarction, venous obstruction, congestion, hemorrhage, shock, oedema. |
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Disorder of growth Hyperplasia, Hypertrophy, atrophy, metaplasia Dysplaisa. |
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Neoplasia (Tumour) Definition, classification, general features of benign and malignant tumour, effects and complications of benign and malignant tumors carcinogenesis. |
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Cardiovascular diseases Physiology, congenital heart diseases, coronary Diseases, hypertension, rheumatic fever, valvular Diseases and heart failure, |
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Diseases of respiratory system physiology, pulmonary infections, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, cancer and respiratory failure. |
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Diseases of endocrine system Physiology, diabetes mellitus, thyrotoxicasis |
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Diseases of joints and bone Classification, pathogenesis and diagnosis of arthritis, Osteomyleitis, fracture of bone, Tumours of bone |
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Organic disorder speech pathology. |
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Assessments:
First midterm examination: 25
Second midterm examination: 25
Quizzes Examination: 10
Final examination: 40