PRt Flashcards

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What substance is secreted by osteocytes which influences osteoblast activity?-

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. sclerostin which is high when there is no stress
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Ligaments involved with Tommy John surgery.-

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Unlner Collateral (UCL)
This procedure, more formally known as UCL (Ulnar Collateral Ligament) reconstruction, is designed to repair a torn elbow ligament— an injury typically caused by strong, repetitive overhead throwing motions of the arm.

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Hormones that control calcium levels

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Calcitonin and parathyroid hormone regulate calcium and phosphate levels

The hormone calcitriol- Made in the kidneys -Helps absorb calcium and phosphorus from digestive tract - Synthesis requires vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)

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Nephritic vs nephrotic syndrom

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Nephrotic syndrome is an excess amount of protein in the urine,

Nephritic syndrome is where the excess amount of blood is in the urine.

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Intrusion, avoidance, hyperarousal, Memory problems are all symptoms of

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PTSD

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ELaborate on the systems of PTSD

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Intrusion – occurrence of flashbacks during waking or nightmares

Avoidance – emotional numbing that disrupts personal relationships, Depression, survivor guilt;

Hyperarousal – increased irritability and exaggerated startle reflex

Memory problems, sleep disturbances and anxiety

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Examples of acute stressors

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occurs over short time and does not recur. Reactions involve ANS, result from psychologic or physiologic events; acute responses may be life-saving for most, but detrimental for people with limited coping abilities due to physical/mental health issues

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Ulcerative colitis

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there is continuous inflammation of the colon.

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Ulcerative colitis only affects the

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inner most lining of the colon while Crohn’s disease can occur in all the layers of the bowel wall

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Crohn’s Disease The cause

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the cause of Crohn’s disease is unknown. It is likely due to an abnormal response of the immune system leading t an exaggerated response. All layers of the bowel are involved Mostly located in the distal ileum Inflammatory condition skips healthy tissue followed by diseased tissue

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Diarrhea. Fever. Fatigue. Abdominal pain and cramping. Blood in the stool. Mouth sores. Reduced appetite and weight loss. Pain or drainage near or around the anus due to inflammation from a tunnel into the skin (fistula) due to diarrhea

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Symptoms of Crohn’s

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These are the 9 most common signs and symptoms of celiac disease.

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Diarrhea Bloating. Bloating is another common symptom with celiac disease experience. Gas. Fatigue. Weight Loss. Iron-Deficiency Anemia. Constipation. Depression.

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a serious autoimmune disorder that can occur in genetically predisposed people where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine.

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Celiac Disease

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