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Essentials of Pathophysiology Exam 2|
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What are the functions of the kidneys?
Regulation of blood pressure; regulating blood osmolarity; removal of toxins; blood filtration;
activate vitamin D
What are the clinical manifestations of benign prostatic hypertrophy?
dribbling; difficulty initiating urine stream; hesitancy; urinary retention, decreased stream
What substance controls the reabsorption of water from the collecting ducts?
ADH- Anti Diuretic Hormone
What is type 2 diabetes characterized as?
peripheral tissue insulin resistance
What are the clinical manifestations of Graves' disease?
Exophthalmos (bulging eyes), goiter, enlarge thyroid, heat intolerance, anxiety- hyperthyroidism
,What processes occur during fasting?
glucogenesis; glycogenesis
What type of tissue is accessed to promote energy production in type 1 diabetes?
adipose/ fat
What are the clinical manifestations of hypothyroidism?
myxedema, fatigue, cold sensitivity, constipation, weight gain
What are the clinical manifestations of hyperthyroidism?
Goiter, fatigue, weight loss, infertility, memory loss, hair loss, muscle pain
What are the clinical manifestation of hyper para thyroidism?
fatigue, body aches, bone pain, depression, headaches, memory loss
What are the clinical manifestations of hypo para thyroidism?
numbness, tetany, parathesis, muscle spasms
, What are the clinical manifestations of ketoacidosis?
fruity breath, drowsiness, nausea, thirst, confusion, lethargy, vomiting
What mechanisms control hormone release and regulation?
negative feedback loop
What hormones are released by the anterior pituitary gland?
Growth Hormone, prolactin, follicle stimulating hormone, thyroid stimulating hormone, LH,
ACTH and endorphins
What is diabetes insipidus?
a disorder caused by inadequate amounts of ADH which causes excessive water loss
clinical manifestations of diabetes insipidus
polyuria, nocturia, continuous thirst, and polydipsia
clinical manifestations of Cushings syndrome?
Excessive secretion of cortisol causes redistribution of fat, "moon face", "buffalo" hump on the
back and pendulous abdomen. -
Facial skin is flushed (high blood pressure), skin covering abdomen develops stretch marks - •
ndividual bruises easily and wound healing is poor -
Essentials of Pathophysiology Exam 2|
Latest | Questions &
Verified Answers | Rasmussen
University (Graded A+)
What are the functions of the kidneys?
Regulation of blood pressure; regulating blood osmolarity; removal of toxins; blood filtration;
activate vitamin D
What are the clinical manifestations of benign prostatic hypertrophy?
dribbling; difficulty initiating urine stream; hesitancy; urinary retention, decreased stream
What substance controls the reabsorption of water from the collecting ducts?
ADH- Anti Diuretic Hormone
What is type 2 diabetes characterized as?
peripheral tissue insulin resistance
What are the clinical manifestations of Graves' disease?
Exophthalmos (bulging eyes), goiter, enlarge thyroid, heat intolerance, anxiety- hyperthyroidism
,What processes occur during fasting?
glucogenesis; glycogenesis
What type of tissue is accessed to promote energy production in type 1 diabetes?
adipose/ fat
What are the clinical manifestations of hypothyroidism?
myxedema, fatigue, cold sensitivity, constipation, weight gain
What are the clinical manifestations of hyperthyroidism?
Goiter, fatigue, weight loss, infertility, memory loss, hair loss, muscle pain
What are the clinical manifestation of hyper para thyroidism?
fatigue, body aches, bone pain, depression, headaches, memory loss
What are the clinical manifestations of hypo para thyroidism?
numbness, tetany, parathesis, muscle spasms
, What are the clinical manifestations of ketoacidosis?
fruity breath, drowsiness, nausea, thirst, confusion, lethargy, vomiting
What mechanisms control hormone release and regulation?
negative feedback loop
What hormones are released by the anterior pituitary gland?
Growth Hormone, prolactin, follicle stimulating hormone, thyroid stimulating hormone, LH,
ACTH and endorphins
What is diabetes insipidus?
a disorder caused by inadequate amounts of ADH which causes excessive water loss
clinical manifestations of diabetes insipidus
polyuria, nocturia, continuous thirst, and polydipsia
clinical manifestations of Cushings syndrome?
Excessive secretion of cortisol causes redistribution of fat, "moon face", "buffalo" hump on the
back and pendulous abdomen. -
Facial skin is flushed (high blood pressure), skin covering abdomen develops stretch marks - •
ndividual bruises easily and wound healing is poor -
