Pathology – Cellular Response to Injury (2024) Dr. Ahmed Elnemr

Description

This text, originating from Kasr Alainy University, covers the foundational concepts of cellular pathology. It details how cells respond to stress, ranging from maintaining homeostasis through adaptation (atrophy, hypertrophy, hyperplasia, metaplasia) to progressing through reversible injury, and ultimately, irreversible injury and cell death. The content also meticulously lists and describes the major causes of cell injury, including oxygen deprivation (hypoxia/ischemia), physical agents, chemical agents, infectious agents, and genetic factors.