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NSG 5003 Week 8 GU System 2026 – Pathophysiology Study Guide, Key Concepts & Nursing Exam Review

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This NSG 5003 Week 8 Genitourinary (GU) System 2026 Pathophysiology Study Guide provides a clear and concise review of essential nursing concepts related to renal and urinary system disorders. It covers key disease processes, pathophysiology mechanisms, clinical manifestations, and nursing considerations to support effective exam preparation. Designed for nursing students, this guide simplifies complex GU topics for quick revision, improved understanding, and strong performance in quizzes, exams, and clinical coursework.

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NSG 5003 GU System Week 8 2026 –
Pathophysiology Study Guide & Key Concepts

ATP - correct answers -Functions as energy-transferring molecule




Oxidative phosphorylation - correct answers -occurs in mitochondria; mechanism by which energy is
produced from carbs, fats, & proteins




Atrophy - correct answers -decrease in cellular size




Hypertophy - correct answers -increase in cellular size by increased work demand or hormonal situation




Hyperplasia - correct answers -increase cellular number by increased cellular division




Dysplasia - correct answers -abnormal change in size, shape, & organization of mature tissue cells




Metaplasia - correct answers -reversible replacement of one mature cell type by another less mature
cell type




Cell Injury - correct answers -caused by hypoxia




Free Radicals - correct answers -can cause lipid peroxidation or destruction of unsaturated fatty acids,
alterations of proteins, & alterations in DNA



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, Apoptosis - correct answers -cell death from programmed, selective self destruction




Necrosis - correct answers -sum of changes after local cell death & includes inflammation & cell lysis




PTH - correct answers -parathyroid hormone




Buffers - correct answers -substances that can absorb excess acid/base to minimize fluctuations in pH




Somatic Death - correct answers -no respirations, no heart beat




Autophagy - correct answers -degradation process where ell debris encapsulated with in vesicle that
reacts with lysosomes




Cellular Metabolism - correct answers -chemical task of maintaining cellular function




Anabolism - correct answers -energy-using process




Catabolism - correct answers -energy-releasing process




Osmotic Pressure - correct answers -amount of hydrostatic pressure required to oppose osmotic
pressure




Oncotic or Colloid Osmotic Pressure - correct answers -overall effect of colloids (ie. plasma proteins)

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