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Describe how your body responds to an infection. T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies.
Identify role of DNA changes in congenital Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities
abnormalities.
How does development disrupts congenital Alterations of DNA
abnormalities?
Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and (ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias.
how disruptions affect wellbeing.
Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
1. Reduce blood flow causes kidneys to release renin
Explain RAAS > produce angiotensin I > converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II > vasoconstriction > release
aldosterone > kidneys conserve sodium and water > Result less water lost in urine and blood
pressure maintained.
DKA increased anion gap, decreased HCO3
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Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which Potassium
electrolyte?
Transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. Severe signs and symptoms; high fever,
West Nile Virus
headache and stiff neck
Lyme disease Tick-borne disease caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi.
a febrile upper respiratory illness in a child followed by the sudden appearance of red, flushed
Erythema infectiosum
cheeks, "fifth disease"
Obesity ad diabetes are risk factors for having a Spina bifida
child with ___ _.
Trousseau's sign arm/carpal spasm associated with hypocalcemia
Cause and sign of spina bifida results from failure of neural tube to close. sign - fluid filled sac on lower back.
hemophilia is more common in males
Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes ND-PAE, decreased brain function, FAS
Connective- RA, Scleroderma, Lupus
Connective vs muscle tissue disorders
Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravia
Describe Lupus Inflammatory disorder characterized by joint pain and butterfly rash
It is an autoimmune disorder where antibodies attack own Ach receptors. This causes weakness of
Describe Myasthenia Gravis skeletal muscles over the course of the day, along with ptosis, double vision, and difficulty
swallowing.
dermatitis inflammation of the skin
eczema noninfectious, inflammatory skin disease characterized by redness, blisters, scabs, and itching
decubitus ulcer sore caused by lying down for long periods of time
superficial, localized skin conditions or deep tissue infections caused by exposure to spores
Fungal infections
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