Exam Two Study Guide Pathophysiology

Neural Function (Chapters 13-17) Chapter 13 : Neurons & Neuroglial Cells, Metabolic Requirements of Nervous Tissue, Spinal Reflexes, Ventricular System & Cerebrosspinal Fluid, Blood-Brain Barrier, Autonomic Neurotransmision Chapter 14 : Sensory Systems (neurons, Sensory Unit, Dermatomal Pattern), Sensory Modalities (tactile, thermal, & position sensation), Types of Pain, Special Types of Pain, Hyperthermia Chapter 15: Skeletal Muscle Disorders, Disorders of the Neuromuscular Junction, Polyneuropathies, Disorders of the Basal Ganglia, Upper Motor Neuron Disorders (including ALS and MS) Chapter 16 : Intracranial Pressure (ICP), Cerebral Perfusion Pressure (CPP), Traumatic Brain Injury (Hematomas), Stroke (Ischemic & Hemorrhagic- Risk Factors, Diagnosis & Treatment), Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIAs) Chapter 17: Neurobiology of Sleep (Neural Structures & Pathways; Sleep-Wake Cycle), Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders Special Sensory Function (Chapters 19-20) Chapter 19 : Glaucoma, Cataracts, Disorders of the Retina (Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment) Chapter 20: Hearing Loss (Conductive vs Sensorineural), Disorders of Vestibular Function (Nystagmus, Vertigo, Meniere Disease) Disorders of Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid Base (Chapter 8) Tonicity, Hypokalemia, Metabolic Alkalosis, ABG Interpertation, Assessment of Body Fluid, PH Regulation (Respiratory versus Renal Control Mechanisms), Hypocalcemia, Parathyroid Hormone, Hypomagnesemia, Hyperkalemia Blood Cells and Hematopoietic Function (Chapter 21) Blood Volume, Albumin, Granulocytes, Process of Hematopoiesis Disorders of Hemostasis (Chapter 22) Mechanisms of Hemostasis, Thrombocytopenia, Coagulation Cascade, Inherited Coagualtion Defects, Vitamin K deficieny Disorders of Red Blood Cells (Chapter 23) Erythropoiesis, Sickle Cell Anemia, Laboratory tests for Red Blood Cells, Anemia of Deficient Red Cell Production, Red Blood Cell Destruction (Jaundice) Disorders of the White Blood Cells and Lymphoid Tissues (Chapter 24) Absolute Neutrophil Count, Clinical Manifestations of Acute Leukemia, Hodgkin Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma Pathogeneis