Metabolic System

Question 1

Organic compounds are broken down by this process

Answer 1

Catabolism

Question 2

Process that combines simple molecules for tissue growth

Answer 2

Anabolism

Question 3

Metabolic system function:

Answer 3

Governs the chemical and physical changes that take place within the body enabling it to grow and function

Question 4

pH rises above 7.45

Answer 4

Metabolic alkalosis

Question 5

Metabolic alkalosis etiology, symptoms, tx

Answer 5

Vomitting, hypo ventilation, potassium chloride

Question 6

pH drops below 7.35

Answer 6

Metabolic acidosis

Question 7

Metabolic acidosis etiology, symptoms, tx

Answer 7

Renal failure, Hyperventilation, sodium bicarbonate

Question 8

Osteoporosis

Answer 8

Decrease in bone mass that increases the risk of fracture

Question 9

Paget’s disease

Answer 9

Heightened osteoclast activity. This process of excess bone formation lacks true structural integrity. Bone appears large but but lacks true strength

Question 10

Osteopenia

Answer 10

low bone mass that is not severe enough to qualify as osteoporosis. Pts may not have actual bone loss but lower bone density than Normal

Question 11

Osteopetrosis

Answer 11

Group of conditions characterized by impaired osteoclast function which causes bone to become thickened but fragile, inherited condition

Question 12

Metabolic acidosis tx

Answer 12

Sodium bicarbonate

Question 13

Metabolic alkalosis tx

Answer 13

Potassium chloride

Question 14

Carcinoma definition

Answer 14

Malignancy originating from the epithelial cells of organs

Question 15

Metabolism

Answer 15

Physical and chemical process of cells. Urging fuel to produce and use energy
Ex: digestion, breathing, elimination of waste, muscular contraction,circulation , and brain function