Wku pathophysiology - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

how do calcitonin and parathyroid hormone regulate serum calcium? - ANSWER via osteoclast and osteoblast activiity general causes of thyroid pathology? - ANSWER tumors, congenital defects, aging process, surgery, radiation, infections what causes goiters? - ANSWER iodine deficiency

what does neoplasia have problems with? - ANSWER cell growth, cell division and cell differentiation what is hypertrophy? - ANSWER cells grow bigger due to higher workload what is hyperplasia? - ANSWER cells increase in number what is metaplasia? - ANSWER cells change from normal cells to a different cell type

What are the differences in how insulin produced and used by the body in Type I versus and Type II Diabetes Mellitus? Type 1: beta cells destroyed and unable to produce insulin Type 2: body becomes resistant to insulin What are the differences in symptoms between Addison's Disease & Cushing's Syndrome? Cushing's: big trunk, buffalo hump, moon face, thin extremities Addison's: hyperpigmentation of the skin, hypertensive, hyperglycemic, salt craving

dentify STI based on Complications of it: Pelvic inflammatory disease epididymitis prostatitis infertility neonatal conjunctivitis ectopic pregnancy

when cells come to the site from chemotaxis what do they do - ANSWER bind to microbes and form a rough outer coat that promotes phagocytosis what type of cells does the third line of defense use - ANSWER humoral (B cell) and cellular (T cell) immunity where are baby lymphocytes formed - ANSWER bone marrow

What composes the cardiovascular system? - ANSWER The heart Blood vessels Lymphatic system Blood When does cardiovascular function begin? - ANSWER About 4 weeks of life What is the pump of the cardiovascular system? - ANSWER The heart

Reproductuon requires not only the ____________ but the __________ - Answer-body, brain infertility issues - Answer-inability to contribute to reproduction erectile dysfunction (ED) - Answer-inability to achieve or maintain erection sufficient for intercourse. Can affect all age ranges in male, most seen in older males. Psychological processes of ED - Answer-Anxiety, depression, guilt, stress, feelings of inadequacy and relationship issues Physiological processes of ED - Answer-Arter...

What are chemical agents and drugs of cell injury? - ANSWER Glucose Hypertonic saline O2 at high concentrations (60% or higher for more than 60 minutes) Poisons Recreational drugs (alcohol, cocaine) Environmental pollutants

How does the pericardial sac or pericardium provide protection? - ANSWER Protects the heart against trauma from surrounding structures, invasions of foreign organisms, and friction from the constant movement How does the pericardial sac or pericardium provide support? - ANSWER It anchors the heart and prevents overdistention