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Hematologic Anatomy and Physiology 1. Analyze the normal structure and function of the following cells/organs. CH 27 Cell/Organ Structure and Function Erythrocytes & Iron Cycle FIGURE 27-17 (RBC’s) most abundant cell of the body. Responsible for tissue oxygenation. Contains: Hemoglobin, Electrolytes, [A mature erythrocyte=no nucleus/no mitochondria, cannot synthesize protein/carry out oxidative reactions]. Short life d//t no mitosis=100-120 days. Biconcave disk/can be reversibly defo...

N5315 Advanced Pathophysiology Genetics Core Knowledge Objectives with Advanced Organizers Genetics Chapter 4 1. Analyze the pathological processes which alter the structure and role of the DNA and RNA molecules. a. Describe the structure and function of the DNA molecule and its clinical significance. PAGE 136-137 i. Four types of nitrogenous bases of DNA include adenine, cytosine, guanine, and thymine commonly represented as their first letter. Physical structure of DNA is the double...

N5315 Advanced Pathophysiology Hematologic System Core Knowledge Objectives with Advanced Organizers Disorders of Hemostasis 1. Examine the etiology, clinical manifestations, and the pathophysiology of disorders of hemostasis. a. Discuss how the pr

NURSE EXECUTIVE, ADVANCED EXAM SAMPLE QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100% A. - correct answer What percentage of employees must vote for union respresentation before the union can be certified as an official bargaining agent ? A. One half or 50% of the employees who vote, plus one employee B. One half or 50% of the total number of employees, plus one employee C. Two-thirds or 67% of the employees who vote D. Two-thirds or 67% of the total number of employees B. - correct answer W...

N5315 Advanced Pathophysiology Immune System Prerequisite Knowledge Objectives with Advanced Organizers1. Examine the structure and function of the immune system. a. Describe how the normal function of T-lymphocyte and B-lymphocyte cells differ. Background: P. 225-226 Each individual T or B cell specifically recognizes only one particular antigen, but the sum of the population of lymphocytes specificities may represent millions of foreign antigens. This process is called the generation o...

Anatomy and physiology of the Renal System I. Discuss the physiologic relationship between phosphorus and calcium. A. Calcium: the major cation associated with the structure of bones and teeth, serves as cofactor for blood clotting, and is required for hormone secretion and the function of cell receptors 1. Plasma membrane stability and permeability, transmission of nerve impulses, and contraction of muscles are directly related to calcium ions 2. Intracellular calcium primarily located in...

N5315 Advanced Pathophysiology Inflammation and Altered Immunity Core Knowledge Objectives with Advanced Organizers Inflammation 1. Examine the process of inflammation. a. Analyze the role and function of the key players in the inflammatory process and describe the implications for clinical practice. Key Player Role and Function Mast Cell - Central cells of inflammation and release histamine, chemotactic factors, cytokines, leukotrienes, prostaglandins, growth factors, and other mediato...

N5315 Advanced Pathophysiology Renal and Urologic System Prerequisite Knowledge Objectives with Advanced Organizers Anatomy and Physiology 1. Describe the anatomy and physiology of the main structures of the renal / urolog

N5315 Advanced Pathophysiology Hematologic System Prerequisite Knowledge Objectives with Advanced Organizers Hematologic Anatomy and Physiology 1. Analyze the normal structure and function of the following

N5315 Advanced Pathophysiology Renal and Urologic System Prerequisite Knowledge Objectives with Advanced Organizers Anatomy and Physiology 1. Describe the anatomy and phy