Wku pathophysiology exam - 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

A sensory change (ear) associated with aging that affects balance and hearing Vertigo Clinical Manifestations of Retinal Detachment floaties or lines or flashes of light, blurred or darkening vision, "curtain drawn" across vision, painless w/ no outward symptoms emergency Clinical Manifestations of Cataracts Infant - hazy vision d/t cloudy lens, no visual awareness, nystagmus (rapid eye mvmt) Adult - cloudy or foggy vision, color intensity loss, impaired night vision that progresses to ...

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...

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

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...

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

Endocrine disorders are related to what? - answer-excess of specific hormone, deficiency of specific hormone, and a receptor defect Signs/symptoms depend on what? - answer-which hormone is effected Cause of endocrine disorders are related to what? - answer-tumors (common), genetic alterations, trauma or infections of the brain/meninges, lifestyle behaviors What is hypopituitarism? - answer-insufficient amounts of pituitary hormone(s) What is the most common cause of hypopituitarism? ...