Essentials of Pathophysiology – Exam 2

Essentials of Pathophysiology – Exam 2 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