PATHOLOGY 511

• structural and functional changes in the body’s cells and tissues caused by disease or injury
• includes a description of the underlying mechanisms of
• the disease.

• a structure composed of similiar cells and their matrix
• work together to carry to carry out a specific function

part of tissue outside and b/w cells that provides structural support and organizational information

• a variable related to increased risk of developing a condition
• can be causal or correlational

risk factor pertaining to characteristics of the individual (age, sex, gender)

• risk factor pertaining to the individual’s environment
• (exposure to smoke, UV radiation)