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Pathophysiology Exam 3 Rasmussen |\ |\ |\ |\




University questions with answers |\ |\ |\




Physiological concepts of flight or fight response? |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\




The release of catecholamines and cortisol during the alarm
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stage of the generalized adaptation syndrome. SNS triggers an
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acute stress response. Pupils dilate, HR and BP increases, bladder
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relaxes.
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Define Homeostasis. |\




Equilibrium of the body. |\ |\ |\




Function of a ribosome? |\ |\ |\




Aid in protein production.
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Hormone that raises blood sugar? |\ |\ |\ |\




Glucagon




Main function of the endocrine system?
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,The glands of the endocrine system secrete a wide range of
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hormones and chemical messengers that help regulate growth,
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development, mood metabolism, and reproduction. |\ |\ |\ |\




Function of plasma protein? |\ |\ |\




Albumin, globulins, and fibrinogen. Maintains osmotic pressure,
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coagulation factors, transports antibodies, hormones, lipids,
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vitamins, and minerals. |\ |\




Intracellular contain a high ____- note which electrolytes
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Potassium, magnesium and phosphate |\ |\ |\




Physiologic effect of hyponatremia? |\ |\ |\




Results from low serum sodium levels (<135 mEq/L). As sodium
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levels decrease, water shifts into cells. This can cause unstable
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gait, osteoporosis, attention deficit, cells swell.
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Define hypovolemia |\




fluid deficit in the intravascular compartment
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, This stores electrolytes and acts like an electrolyte pool in the
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body
the kidneys
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Define "sign", "contraindication"
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Sign: something found during an exam, or diagnosis testing that
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indicates something |\




Contraindication: Anything (including a symptom or medical |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\


condition) that is a reason for a person to not receive a particular
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treatment or procedure because it may be harmful
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Normal range of sodium |\ |\ |\




135-145 mEq/L |\




Clinical manifestations of fluid volume overload
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Hypovolemia. C/M: swelling (edema) of the feet, ankles, wrists,|\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\


face, high BP, headache, and bloating.
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Know components of insensible water loss
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The amount of body fluid lost daily that is not easily measured,
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from the respiratory system, skin, and water in the excreted
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