Pc 705 module 10 exam - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

PC 705 Module 10 Exam - Male and Female Reproductive What is dysmenorrhea? -painful menstruation -higher prevalence in adolescence -primary--physiologic process unrelated to another pathologic disorder -secondary--due to pathologic disorders such as ovarian cysts, endometriosis Pathogenesis of dysmenorrhea? -increased COX activity (prostaglandin synthesis) -excessive release of prostaglandin E & F--which causes uterine hyper contractility, decreased uterine blood flow, increased nerve sensitiv...

PC 705 Module 9 Exam - Renal and Integumentary Age related changes in the renal system: -decreased GFR -decreased nephron size and number -increased drug toxicity due to decreased secretion -decreased renal activation of vitamin D -hypertrophy of kidneys -hyperkalemia is common -reduced adaptability to changes in volume What is GFR? -glomerular filtration rate -how much blood is filtered by the kidneys per minute -can use Inulin, Creatinine, Cystatin C It takes how long for plasma creatinine t...

PC 705 Module 2 Exam - Immunity and Infection Innate Immunity involves which two things? First line of defense (mechanical and biochemical barriers) & Second line of defense (Inflammatory response) What is the first line of defense? Natural barriers or mechanisms to keep invaders OUT Examples of physical & mechanical barriers during the first line of defense? Tight epithelial cells of skin & mucous membranes of GI, GU, and respiratory tract Mucus that coats and traps microorganisms Cilia to he...