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1
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breasts are modified

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sweat glands

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2
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types of tissues in breasts

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glandular

stromal

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3
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suspensory ligament of breasts

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bands of fibrous tissues extending from skin of breats to CT of chest wall

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4
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breasts has abundant

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blood supply and lymphatic drainage

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5
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puberty of breasts

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response to estrogen and progesterone

respond to hormonal stimulation

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6
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breasts examination

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mammogram-identify lesions

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7
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benign cystic change in breast

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very common
called fibrocystic disease
proliferation of glandular and fibrous tissue
irregualr cyclic response to hormones

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8
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fibroadenoma

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benign
young women
tumor of fibrous and glandular tissue

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9
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breast carcinoma risk factors

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family history
hormones
birth of first child after 30
early menarche
late menopause
rare in men
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10
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breast cancer causes

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estrogen-progestin use increase risk of cancer

just estrogen slight increase in risk of cancer

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11
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mutant BRCA1 gene

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increase breast and ovarian cancer (80%)

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12
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mutant BRCA2 gene

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breast cancer risk of 80%

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13
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classification of breast cancer

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site of orgin
presence or absence of invasion
degree of differentiation

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14
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evolution of breast cancer

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mammogram identify 2 years before exam
cancers may become invasive
metastizes to lymph nodes
early diagnoses

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15
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breast cancer treatment

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radical masectomy-total masectomy with lymph nodes
partial masectomy-remove parts
lumpectomy-removes tumor

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16
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cervicitis

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mild chronic inflammation of cervix

caused by std

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17
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salpingitis

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tubal infection

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18
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pelvic inflammatory disease

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inflammation of fallopian tubes and ovaries
lower ab pain
increase leukocytes
tubal scarring

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19
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condylomas

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venereal warts in genital tract

benign tumer like overgrowths

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20
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endometriosis

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deposits of endometrial tissues outside normal location
remove via laparascopy
synthetic hormones to compress menstrul cycle

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21
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cervical polyps

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benign arise from cervix

erosion of tip may cause bleeding

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22
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cervical dysplasia

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abnormal growth and maturation of cervical epitherlium

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23
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mild dysplasia of cervix

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cervical inflammation

regresses randomly

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24
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secere dysplasia of cervix

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does not regress

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25
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cervical intraepitherlial neoplasia

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different stages of abnormalities
some HPV cause this-common
resolve randomly
pap smear shows abnormal cells

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26
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benign endometrial hyperplasia

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excessive growth

irregular uterine bleeding

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27
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benign endometrial polyps

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may bleed if tip is eroded

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28
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uterine myomas

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benign smooth muscle tumors from uterine wall

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29
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dysfunktional uterine bleeding

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follicle fails to mature and no ovulation

disturbances of hormones

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30
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normal uterine cycle

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first half- endometrial glands and stroma proliferate under estrogen
midcycle- ovulation
no preggo- corpus luteum sheds and hormone levels fall

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31
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primary dysmenorrhea

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most common

prostaglandins sysnthesize under influence of progesterone during secertory phase-contractions-pain

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32
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ovarian cysts

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arise from ovarian follicle that fail to regress normally

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33
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funktional cysts

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follicle and corpus luteum cysts deranged maturation and involution regress randomly

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34
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endometrial cysts

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deposits in ovary fill with old blood and debris

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35
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benign cystic teratoma

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arise from unfertilizes ova that undergo neoplastic change

contains teeth, hair, bone, etc

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36
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serous tumor

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resembles cells lining fallopian tubes

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37
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mucinous tumor

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resemblwa mucus secreting tumor of endocervix

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38
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endometeroid tumor

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resembles endometrial tissue

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39
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fibroma

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from fibrous CT cells of ovary

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40
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toxic shock syndrome

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caused by toxin produced by normal flora in reproductive tract

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41
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contraception

A 
natural family planning
artifical contraception
barries methods
oral contraceptives
IUDs
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42
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kidneys produce

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urine by filtering blood

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43
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ureter

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takes urine from kidney to bladder

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44
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bladder

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stores urine

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45
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urethra

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takes urine outside of body

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46
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3 basic funktions of kidney

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excrete wastes of food metabolism
regulate mineral and water balance
produce erythropoietin and renin: hormones

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47
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funktional unit of kidney

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nephron

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48
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glomerulus

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bundle of capillaries

surrounded by capsule

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49
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mesangial cells

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contractile phagocytic cells that hold capillaries together

regulate diameter of capillaries-filteration rate

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50
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renal tubule

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reabsorbs most of filtrate
secrete unwanted gluid to tubular fluid
PCT and DCT

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51
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requirements for normal renal funktion

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free flow of blood through capillaries
normally funktioning glomerular filter
normal outflow of urine

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52
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renin

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released in response to decreased blood volume and low BP, low sodium

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53
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angiotensin 2

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powerful vasoconstrictor- raise BP
stimulates aldosterone secretion
self regulating

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54
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renal agenesis

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failure of one or both kidneys to develop

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55
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glomerulonephritis

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inflammation of glomeruli caused by antigen-antibody reaction
usually follows strep infection
autoantibodies attack basement membrane

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56
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nephrotic syndrome

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marked loss of proteins in urine-edema low plasma osmotic pressure

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57
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arteriolar nephrosclerosis

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complication of severe hypertension

renal arterioles undergo thickening-high pressure

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58
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gout nephropathy

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elevated blood uric acid levels

urate may enter henle loops

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59
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UTI

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gram negative bacteria

contaminate perianal and genital areas and ascend urethra

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60
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how to prevent UTI

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free urine flow
large urine volume
complete bladder emptying
acid urine

61
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causes of UTI

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anything that impairs free drainage
stagnation of urine
injury from kidney stone

62
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cystitis

A

affects only the bladder
common in women
burning pain on urination
frequent peeing

63
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pyelonephritis

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upper urinary tract
ascednign infection from bladder
carried to kidneys from bloodstream

64
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urinary calculi

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stones in urinary tract
high concentration of salts in urine
reduce solubulity of salts

65
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staghorn calculus

A

urinary stones increase in size to from large branching structures

66
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treatments for urinary stones

A

cystoscopy

shockwave lithotripsy

67
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urinary obstruction

A

blockage of urine outflow leads to progressive dilation of tract
dilation of ureter

68
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renal tubular injury

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impaired renal blood flow

tubular necrosis caused by toxic drugs or chemicals

69
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renal cysts

A

solitary cysts common

autosomal dominant

70
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first manifestation of renal tumors

A

hematuria

71
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renal failure

A

retention of excessive byproducts of protein metabolism in blood

72
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acute renal failure

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tubular necrosis from impaired blood flow to kidneys

funktion will return

73
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chronic renal failure

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anemia
toxic buildup
edema
hypertension

74
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hemodialysis

A

substitutes fro funktions of kidneys by removing waste

75
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prostate

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spherical glands that surrounds urethra

secrete alkaline fluid into urethra

76
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inner group of prostate glands

A

surround urethra as it passes

may arise benign hyperplasia

77
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outer or main group of prostate glands

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bulk of prostatic glandular tissue

may arise prostate cancer

78
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benign prostatic hyperplasia

A

moderate enlargement of prostate gland
inner group of glands
obstructs outflow of urine

79
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prostatitis

A

acute inflammation of prostate

80
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prostate cancer

A

outer group of glands
metastasizes to bones of spine and pelvis
increase in PSA

81
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cryptorchidism

A

testis do not descend into scrotum

must surgically bring down

82
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testicular torsion

A

abnormal attachment of testis in scrotum
twisting of testis and spermatic cord
may lead to hemorrhagic infarction

83
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hydrocele

A

excess fluid accumualates

84
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varicocele

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varicose veins in spermatic cord

85
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causes of erectile dysfunktion

A 
low testosterone
damage to nerves
impaired blood supply
anti-hypertensive drugs
stress
86
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penile erection

A

arteries dilate to deliever large volume of blood
compress draining veins
parasympathetic- nitric oxide cause relax smooth muscle

87
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funktions of liver

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metabolism
synthesis
storage
detoxification

88
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portal vein

A

delievered nutrient rich, oxygen poor blood

89
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hepatic artery

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supplies liver with oxygenated blood

90
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bile

A 
from breakdown of RBC
water and bile salts (emuslify fats)
lecithin
cholesterol
minerals
91
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types of liver injury

A

cell necrosis
fatty change
both

92
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hepatitis A

A 
RNA containing virus
transmitted via fecal contamination/person to person or food and water
self limited
no chronic liver disease
vaccine
93
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hepatitis B

A 
DNA containing virus
transmitted via blood or body fluids
antigen-antibody tests
few become carries or develop chronic liver disease
vaccine
94
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hepatitis C

A 
RNA virus
transmitted via blood and body fluids
no immunization
no prevention after exposure
most are carries and develop chronic liver disease
95
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hepatitis D

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small defective RNA virus

only infects those with HBV

96
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hepatitis E

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RNA containing virus
transmitted via oral-fecal or contaminated water
no prevention after exposure
no vaccines

97
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fatty liver

A

fat accumulates secondary to injury
common in heavy drinkers
injury still reversible

98
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alcoholic liver disease

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group of structural and funktional changes in liver from excessive alcohol
3 stages- fatty, hepatitis, cirrohosis

99
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cirrhosis

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diffuse scarring of liver from abnormal liver funktion and regeneration
possible esophageal varics = hemorrhage

100
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primary biliary cirrhosis

A

autoimmune disease attacking small bile ducts

requires liver transplant

101
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secondary biliary cirrhosis

A

obstruction of large bile ducts

gallstone, cancer

102
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gallstones

A 
stones in gallbladder
higher in women
influenced by solublity of cholesterol in bile
cause jaundice
must remove gallbladder
103
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cholecystitis

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inflammation of gallbladder

104
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reyes syndrome

A

combined effect of viral illness and use of aspirin
liver and brain damage
infants and kids

105
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primary liver cancer

A

uncommon in US

high in HBV carries

106
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metastic liver cancer

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spread from primary sites other than liver

107
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jaundice

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yellow discoloration of skin and slcera from accumulation of bile in body fluds

108
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liver biopsy

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determine cause and extent

109
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pancreas exocrine funktion

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digestion

secretes pancreatic juices itno duodenum

110
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acute pancreatitis

A 
escape of pancreatic juice from ducts into tissue
cause destruction and hemorrhage
buidlup of juices may rupture
from gallstones or alcohol
high mortality
111
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chronic pancreatitis

A

repeat episodes of inflammation

may lead to diabetes

112
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cystic fibrosis

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autosomal recessive trait
infants and kids
50% die before 32
defective transport of chloride
mucus thickens causing plugs in pancreatic and bile ducts and bronchi
113
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funktion of GI tract

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digestion and absorption into bloodstream

114
Q

cleft lip and palate

A

2 masses of tissues that fuse to separate nose and mouth

surgical correction

115
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esophagus

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pharynx to stomach with sphincters

116
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upper esophageal sphincter

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skeletal muscle

117
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lower esophageal sphincter

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smooth muscle

118
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dysphagia

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difficulty swallowing

choking and coughing

119
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disturbances of lower esophageal sphincter

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spasm- fails to open properly

incompetent- remains open

120
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causes of esophageal obtruction

A

tumors narrows lumen
food impaction
scar tissue due to necrosis and inflammation

121
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gastristis

A

inflammation of stomach

122
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acute gastritis

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self limited
ulceration or bleeding
alcohol

123
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H pylori gastritis

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bacteria that colonize in stomach

may lead to ulcers

124
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peptic ulcer

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digestion of mucosa due to increase acid secretions and enzymes
hemorrhage, perforation, obstruction
treat with antacids

125
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stomach cancer

A

anemia

abdominal pain

126
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enteritis

A

inflammation of intestines

127
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crohns disease

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chronic inflammation and ulceration of mucosa with thickening and scarring of bowel wall
surgical ressection

128
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ulcerative colitis

A

inflammation of mucosa
bowel wall NOT thickend
bloody diarrhea
treat with corticosteroids

129
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antibiotic associated colities

A

broad spectrum anitbiotics destroy normal flora
produce toxins = necrosis
diarrhea= stool culture
drugs that decrease molity

130
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appendicitis

A

most common inflammatory lesion of bowl
plugged with fecal matter
inflammation

131
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merkels diverticulum

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outpouching of distal intestine

132
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diverticulosis

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outpouching of colonic mucosa in large intestine

133
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diverticulitis

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inflammtion of diverticulum trapped with fecal matter

bleeding

134
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lactose intolerance

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unable to digest lactose into glucose and galactose due to lactase deficiency
fermented by bacteria in colon

135
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IBS

A

diarrhea and constipation
excessive mucus secretion
emotional tension
increase molitiy

136
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anorexia nervosa

A

false perception of being fat
food intake restricted to lose weight
vomitting and laxatives

137
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bulimea nervosa

A

binge and purge
gastric mucosa tears from vomitting
dental problems

138
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high intestinal obstruction

A

severe cramps from peristalsis

vomit=loss of water

139
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low intestinal obstruction

A

mild cramps

140
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adhesions

A

adhesvie bands of CT

loops of bowel become kinked, compressed, twisted

141
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hernia

A

protrusion of loop of bowel into opening of abdominal wal

142
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inguinal hernia

A

males

bowel moves through inguinal ring into scrotum

143
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umbilical hernia

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bowl enter umbilicus

144
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femoral hernia

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bowel enters femoral vessels of groin

145
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strangulated hernia

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bowel tightly constricted obstructing blood supply

146
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volvulus

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rotary twisting bowel impairing blood supply

147
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intussusception

A

telescoping bowl into other segemtns

148
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symtopms of intestinakl cancer

A

weakenss and fatigue

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