Systemic Pathology — Flashcards

Intrinsic aging results in gradual _____ of the epidermis, allowing the stratum corneum to become desiccated

In myelofibrosis, megakaryocytes produce excess _____, causing marrow fibrosis

In IgG-mediated hemolytic anemia, the membrane of the antibody-coated RBCs is consumed by splenic macrophages, resulting in _____ formation

_____ is the deposition of calcium in the tubules of the kidney due to primary hyperparathyroidism

The nephrotoxicity caused by calcineurin inhibitors can result in histologic findings that include early arteriolar hyalinization and tubular _____

What is the most common malignant ovarian neoplasm? _____

Which horn of the spinal cord is most affected by poliovirus infection? _____

What endocrine pathology is a risk factor for pancreatic adenocarcinoma? _____

What is the most common form of spongiform encephalopathy? _____

Bullous pemphigoid is due to Ig_____ antibodies against hemidesmosome components (BP180)