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atrophy - ANSshrinking in cellular size; capable of making entire organ to shrink, but most common in skeletal muscle, the heart, secondary sex organs, and the brain; aging causes brain cells to atrophy, and endocrine dependent organs to become dependent hypertrophy - ANSincrease cellular size associated with an increased accumulation of protein in the cellular components and not with increase in cellular fluid; most prone are the heart and kidneys; triggers for hypertrophy- mechanical, ex....

What is the probable cause of cellular swelling in the early stages of cell injury? - ANSNa-K pump fails to remove intracellular Na+ The mechanism for liver damage related to chronic alcoholism is: - ANS-Oxidative stress -Chemical asphyxiation Free radicals cause damage by - ANSGiving up an electron, which causes injury to the chemical bonds of the cell membrane The loss of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) during ischemia causes cells to: - ANSSwell because of the influx of sodium chlo...

nonspecific immunity (4) - ANSsecretory activity of phagocytes barriers: i.e. skin, GI mucus, respiratory cilia chemicals: lysozyme, gastric acid flushing: tears, sweat, urine, GI motility specific immunity - ANSlymphocytes, antibodies effects seen with cytokine release (3) - ANSdilate intact arterioles and capillaries (hypermeia [congestion], redness [rubor] and heat [calor]) increase capillary permeability (swelling [tumor], WBCs and clot factors can become involved) stimulate fr...

Signs of bacterial prostitis - ANS-Back pain -testes pain -frequency, hesitancy, urgency, nocturia, dysuria -unable to empty -elevated PSA levels Abx that work for bacterial prostitis (they penetrate the prostatic capsule) - ANS-trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole or floroquinolones for 2-6 wks supportive measures for bacterial prostitis - ANSsitz baths 3x daily causes of transient proteinuria include - ANS-dehydration, fever, exercise -congestive heart failure exacerbation microp...

Advanced Pathophysiology Exam Overview of the Blood - ANS•Blood •5000ml •Plasma •3000ml Hematocrit defined - ANS- % of RBCs [higher value = higher viscosity = thicker blood) - Example: Polycythemia may have Hct of 60-70% Types of Blood Cells - Erythrocytes [RBCs) - ANS- Transport O2 - Small disc shape - Lifespan = 120 days - Carry Hgb [ferrous oxide, also an acid/base buffer) - Made in the bone marrow - Iliac crest for sample in leukemia [after age 20 in ...

Advanced Pathophysiology midterm Endoplasmic reticulum - ANSprotein folding occurs Lysosomes - ANSneeded for digesting and defense mitochondria - ANSATP cellular respiration Nucleolus - ANSWhere RNA transcription occurs Nucleus - ANScontains DNA peroxisomes - ANSdetoxifies fatty acids Ribosomes - ANStransport proteins and begin protein synthesis What is the result of glycolysis - ANS2 molecules of ATP and 2 molecules of pyruvate Oxidative phosphorylation - A...

Advanced Pathophysiology Midterm Pathogenesis - ANSencompasses when the disease process first begins to the point when the disease presents itself (goal of study is to prevent disease and facilitate early diagnosis/intervention -Communication -Respiration -Reproduction -Ingestion -Transportation -Secretion - ANSWhat are the 6 functions of a cell Endoplasmic Reticulum - ANSCellular component: a complex network of tubules, producing proteins and fats, important in the regulation...

Advanced Pathophysiology Midterm The NP notes that a patient's FEV1/FVC ratio is severely reduced. Which of the following conditions is most likely the patient's pulmonary issue? - ANSchronic asthma The NP reviews the results of a patient's pulmonary function tests and notes that the FEV1, FVC, and total lung capacity (TLC) are reduced. The FEV1/FVC ratio is normal. Based on interpretation, this reflects: - ANSrestrictive lung disease Simple spirometry can be used to measure any ...

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What is "law"? - ANSLaw is standards and expectations of a society as a whole to follow or uphold. Tells us what we can and cannot do. Natural Law Theory - ANSThe law as nature intends it to be, to be how it is designed by nature. Natural law is universal, not culturally dependent. Law is valid when it passes a moral litmus test. Legal Positivism According to Hart - ANSLegal positivism says that law should be recognized as a social institution). Laws aren't "out there"- we make ...