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Strengthen academic performance with this Pathophysiology Exam 3 Rasmussen University lecture summary and practice questions with answers 2025/ 2026. Covers key disease mechanisms, body system disorders, clinical correlations, and pathophysiological concepts designed to improve critical thinking, reinforce medical understanding, and support success in nursing, medical, and allied health examinations.

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Physiological concepts of flight or fight response? The release of catecholamines and cortisol during the alarm stage of the
generalized adaptation syndrome. SNS triggers an acute stress response. Pupils
dilate, HR and BP increases, bladder relaxes.


Define Homeostasis. Equilibrium of the body.


Function of a ribosome? Aid in protein production.


Hormone that raises blood sugar? Glucagon


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


Function of plasma protein? Albumin, globulins, and fibrinogen. Maintains osmotic pressure, coagulation
factors, transports antibodies, hormones, lipids, vitamins, and minerals.


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



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Physiologic effect of hyponatremia? Results from low serum sodium levels (<135 mEq/L). As sodium levels decrease,
water shifts into cells. This can cause unstable gait, osteoporosis, attention deficit,
cells swell.


Define hypovolemia fluid deficit in the intravascular compartment


This stores electrolytes and acts like an electrolyte pool the kidneys
in the body


Define "sign", "contraindication" Sign: something found during an exam, or diagnosis testing that indicates
something
Contraindication: Anything (including a symptom or medical condition) that is a
reason for a person to not receive a particular treatment or procedure because it
may be harmful


Normal range of sodium 135-145 mEq/L


Clinical manifestations of fluid volume overload Hypovolemia. C/M: swelling (edema) of the feet, ankles, wrists, face, high BP,
headache, and bloating.




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