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What is Starling's Law of Capillary forces?
How does this explain why a nutritionally deficient child would have edema? ANS Starling's
Law describes how fluids move across the capillary membrane. There are two major opposing forces
that act to balance each other, hydrostatic pressure (pushing water out of the capillaries) and osmotic
pressure (including oncotic pressure, which pushes fluid into the capillaries).
Both electrolytes and proteins (oncotic pressure) in the blood affect osmotic pressure, high electrolyte
and protein concentrations in the blood would cause water to leave the cells and interstitial space and
enter the blood stream to dilute the high concentrations.
On, the other hand, low electrolyte and protein concentrations (as seen in a nutritionally deficient
child) would cause water to leave the capillaries and enter the cells and interstitial fluid which can
lead to edema.
How does the RAAS (Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System) result in increased blood volume and
increased blood pressure? ANS A drop in blood pressure is sensed by the kidneys triggers
prodcution of renin
Renin triggers the liver to produce angiotensinogen, and converts it into Angiotensin I and
angiotensin II by the enzyme
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE). Angiotensin II stimulates peripheral arterial vasoconstriction
which raises BP.
Angiotensin II stimulate the adrenal gland to release aldosterone, which acts to increase sodium and
water absorption increasing blood volume, while also increased potassium secretion in urine.
How can hyperkalemia lead to cardiac arrest? ANS Normal levels of potassium are between 3.5
and 5.2 mEq/dL. Hyperkalemia refers to potassium levels higher that 5.2 mEq/dL.
,A major function of potassium is to conduct nerve impulses in muscles. Too low causes muscle
weakness too much can cause muscle spasms.
This is especially dangerous in the heart muscle and an irregular heartbeat can cause a heart attack
The body uses the Protein Buffering System, Phosphate Buffering System, and Carbonic Acid-
Bicarbonate System to regulate and maintain homeostatic pH, what is the consequence of a pH
imbalance ANS Any increase or decrease in blood pH can alter the structure of the protein
(denature), thereby affecting its function as well
Describe the laboratory findings associated with metabolic acidosis, metabolic alkalosis, respiratory
acidosis and respiratory alkalosis. (ie relative pH and CO2 levels). ANS Normal ABGs (Arterial
Blood Gases) Blood pH: 7.35-7.45 PCO2: 35-45 mm Hg PO2: 90-100 mm Hg HCO3-: 22-26 mEq/L
SaO2: 95-100%
Metabolic acidosis ph less than 7.35 and low HC03. Metabolic alkolosis ph greater than 7.35 and so
is hco3 both of these can be caused my dka. if the ph and pco2 levels are going in the same direction
it is metabolic if they are going in a different direction it is respiratory
Respiratory alkolosis ph greater than 7.35and pco2 is decreased. repsiratory acidosis is ph less than
7.35 and pco2 greater than
The anion gap is the difference between measured cations (Na+ and K+) and measured anions (Cl-
and HCO3-), this calculation can be useful in determining the cause of metabolic acidosis.
Why would an increased anion gap be observed in diabetic ketoacidosis or lactic acidosis? ANS
The anion gap is the calculation of unmeasured anions in the blood.
Lactic acid and ketones lead to the production of unmeasured anions, therefore leads to an increase in
the AG.
Why is it important to maintain a homeostatic balance of glucose in the blood (ie describe the
pathogenesis of diabetes)? ANS Insulin is the hormone responsible for initiating the uptake of
glucose by the cells. Cells use glucose to produce energy (ATP).
,In a normal individual, when blood glucose increases, the pancreas is signaled to produced in insulin,
which binds to insulin receptors on a cells surface and initiates the uptake of glucose.
Glucose if left in the blood, can to bind to proteins and lipids, which can lead to loss of function.
leading to damage in the heart and kidneys.
Compare and contrast Type I and Type II Diabetes ANS Type I diabetes is caused by lack of
insulin. With out insulin signaling, glucose will not be taken into the cell and leads to high blood
glucose (hyperglycemia). Type I is usually treated with insulin injections.
Type II diabetes is caused by a desensitization to insulin signaling. The insulin receptors are no
longer responding to insulin, which also leads to hyperglycemia.
Type II is usually treated with drugs to increase the sensitization to insulin (metformin), dietary and
life-style changes or insulin injections.
Describe some reasons for a patient needing dialysis ANS AEIOU-acidosis. Electrolytes,
Intoxication/Ingestion, overload, uremia. Patients with kidney or heart failure.
A build up of phosphates, urea and magnesium are removed from the blood using a semi-permeable
membrane and dialysate.
AEIOU:
A—acidosis;
E—electrolytes principally hyperkalemia;
I—ingestions or overdose of medications/drugs;
O—overload of fluid causing heart failure;
U—uremia leading to encephalitis/pericarditis
Compare and contrast hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.
, What are some reasons for a patient choosing one over the other? ANS Hemodialysis uses a
machine to pump blood from the body in one tube while dialysate (made of water, electrolytes and
salts) is pumped in the separate tube in the opposite direction. Waste from the blood diffuses through
the semipermeable membrane separating the blood from the dialysate.
Peritoneal Dialysis does not use a machine, but instead injects a solution of water and glucose into
the abdominal cavity. The peritoneum acts as the membrane instead of dialysis tubing. The waste
products diffuse into the abdominal cavity and the waste solution is then drained from the body.
Peritoneal dialysis offers continuous filtration and is less disruption to the patient's daily routines.
However, it does require some training of the patient and is not recommended for individuals who
are overweight or have severe kidney failure.
Hemodialysis provides medical care, but 3 times a week for several hours sitting at a hospital or
clinic. Individuals with acute kidney failure are recommended to use hemodialysis.
How does homeostasis and maintaining optimal physiological health impact your wellbeing?
ANS Homeostasis acts to create a constant and stable environment in the body despite internal and
external changes. Proteins and other cellular processes require optimal conditions in order to carry
out their functions.
Alterations in pH, salt concentration, temperature, glucose levels, etc. can have negative effects on
health, so it is vital for mechanisms that regulate homeostasis to function properly for maintaining
good health
Differentiate between Innate Immunity and Adaptive Immunity ? ANS The innate immune
system encompasses physical barriers and chemical and cellular defenses. Physical barriers protect
the body from invasion. These include things like the skin and eyelashes. Chemical barriers are
defense mechanisms that can destroy harmful agent. Examples include tears, mucous, and stomach
acid.
Cellular defenses of the innate immune response are non-specific. These cellular defenses identify
pathogens and substances that are potentially dangerous and takes steps to neutralize or destroy them.
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