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Advanced Pathophysiology Week 1 NU606

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Genitourinary and Reproductive Guided Notes 1. Review the anatomy and physiology of genitourinary and reproductive systems. Male reproductive system disorders affect the penis and urethra, sexual function, the scrotum, the prostate gland, the testis, and surrounding tissues. 2. Define incontinence. Loss of bladder and anal sphincter muscle voluntary control. 3. What are the different types of incontinence? Stress incontinence, functional incontinence, mixed incontinence, urge incont...

Endocrine Disorders 1. Review the normal anatomy and physiology of each component of the endocrine system. Knowing what each hormone does will help you to understand the disorders. Remember that each disorder will be either too much or too little of a hormone. Glands of the Endocrine System The endocrine system performs a crucial role in metabolism, human growth and adaptation in the environmental. The endocrine system acts as a communication path for different organs in the body. Endoc...

Digestive Disorders Guided Notes 1. Review the anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal system. 2. What are the common signs and symptoms of digestive disorders? Constipation, bleeding, bloating, abdominal pain, incontinence, nausea and vomiting. 3. What are different characteristics of diarrhea? More frequent watery and loose bowel movements. 4. What are some causes of constipation? Not enough liquids in diet, lack of exercise, ignoring the urge for a bowel movement, no enough...

Describe four general treatment measures for cardiac disorders. correct answer: dietary modification; exercise program; cessation of smoking; drug therapy 3. Identify ten risk factors for developing atherosclerosis. Indicate which ones are modifiable and which ones are not. Note that these are the same risk factors for heart disease. correct answer: • age—cannot be changed • gender—cannot be changed • genetic or familial factors—cannot be changed • obesity—modifi...

Neoplasm and Genetic Disorders Guided Notes 1. List common roots and suffixes for tumours and state their meanings. Sarcoma and carcinoma denote cancerous tumours, and the suffix -oma is used to denote benign tumours. Malignant tumours originating from the epithelium are referred to as carcinomas, whereas tumours of mesenchymal origin (bones, muscles and nerves) are referred to as sarcomas. For instance, adenoma – a glandular tissue benign tumor Adenocarcinoma - a...