Reproductive, renal and urological systems Flashcards
What is a rectal fissure?
Tear or ulceration in the lining of the anal canal
contributing factors: large, hard stools
What is another name for hemorrhoids?
piles
What are the female sex hormones?
estrogen and progesterone
What controls the release of estrogen and progesterone?
ovaries
What controls the release of testosterone/androgens?
testes
What controls the release of 1,25-dihydroxy-vitamin D?
kidneys
What controls the release of insulin?
pancreatic islet cells
What controls the release of glucagon?
pancreatic islet cells
What controls the release of somatostatin?
pancreatic islet cells
What controls the release of the parathyroid hormone (PTH)?
parathyroid glands
What controls the release of triiothyronine?
thyroid
What controls the release of thyroxine?
thyroid
What controls the release of epinephrine and norephinephrine?
adrenal medulla
What controls the release of aldosterone (mineral corticosteroids)?
adrenal cortex
What controls the release of glucocorticoids (cortisol)?
adrenal cortex
What controls the release of adrenal androgens (dehydroepiandrosterone [DHEA])?
adrenal cortex
What controls the release of androstenedione?
adrenal cortex
What releases thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH)?
hypothalamus
What releases gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)?
hypothalamus
What releases growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH)?
hypothalamus
What releases corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)?
hypothalamus
What releases dopamine?
hypothalamus
What does thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) do?
- Stimulates the anterior pituitary gland to release thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and prolactin
What does the gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) do?
Stimulates the anterior pituitary gland to release follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) once puberty occurs
Maintains male and female physiology
What does the growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) do?
Stimulates the anterior pituitary to release growth hormone (GH)
What does corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) do?
stimulates the anterior pituitary to release adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) in response to physical and emotional stress
What does somatostatin do?
Inhibits the release of growth hormone (GH) and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).
What does dopamine do?
- inhibits the release of prolactin from the anterior pituitary
- modulates motor control centers
- activates the reward centers of the brain
What does prolactin do?
- promotes lactation
- regulates reproduction, metabolism, and the immune system
What is another name of vasopressin?
Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH)
What does vasopressin (ADH) do?
facilitates the reabsorption of water (regulates water levels and influence blood bolume and pressure)
What does oxytocin do?
- stimulates contractions of the uterus at birth
- stimulates release of milk
What does orexin and ghrelin do?
increase appetite
What does leptin do?
decreases appetite
What does the parathyroid hormone (PTH) do?
Controls the level of calcium within the blood and calcium absorption within the kidneys and small intestine
What does thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) do?
regulates metabolism, growth, HR, and body temperature
What does cortisol do?
Stress hormone (fight v. flight response)
excessive levels causes the following:
- suppression of functions that are not necessary at that time for the response
- burst of energy and strength
What effect does estrogen have on the rate of bone reabsorption?
decreases the rate
What effect does estrogen have on the thyroid?
increases production of thyroid
What effect does estrogen have on high-density lipoproteins?
increase
protective effect against heart disease
What is the average weight gain for pregnancy?
20-30 pounds
What postural changes occur with pregnancy?
- cervical lordosis
- thoracic kyphosis
- scapular PROT
- lumbar lordosis
- FWD head
Where does the COG move to when pregnant?
FWD and upward as the fetus develops
wider BOS
What hormone causes ligamentous laxity?
relaxin
What muscles become weak during pregnancy?
- abdominals
- pelvic floor
What type of incontinence do 80% of pregnancies experience?
stress incontinence
Increased pressure on bladder leads to increased urination, increased incidence of reflux, and UTIs
What changes occur to the respiratory system during pregnancy?
- Thoracic cage widens
- diaphrgm moves upward
- possible DOE
What happens to the following during pregnancy?
- blood volume
- venous pressure in LEs
- HR
- CO
- BP
blood volume and venous pressure: increased
HR and CO: increased
BP: decreased (due to venous distensibility)
What is diastasis recti abdominis?
Separation of the rectus abdominis from the linea alba (> 2 cm is significant)
associated with loss of abdominal wall support and increased back pain
What protocol is put into effect when diastasis recti abdominis is present?
No abdominal muscle exercises until the separation is <2 cm
What are the primary causes of pelvic muscle weakness?
- overstretching during pregnancy
- further loss of elasticity and muscle tone later in life (can cause prolapse)
What is cystocele?
Herniation of the bladder into the vagina
What is rectocele?
Herniation of the rectum into the vagina
What is uterine prolapse?
herniation of the uterus into the vagina
What are the s/s of pelvic floor disorders?
- pain
- urinary incontinence
- pain with sex
Where is pain located in the presence of pelvic floor disorders?
- perivaginal
- perirectal
- lower abdomen
can radiate down posterior thigh
What are contraindications to perform pelvic floor exercises?
- recent surgery
- urinary catheter
- excessive pelvic pain
Where is pain located with SIJ dysfunction?
- posterior pelvic pain
- pain in the buttocks that may radiate to the posterior thigh or knee
What aggravates SIJ dysfunction?
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Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking
What type of exercises may aggravate SIJ dysfunction pain?
single limb WB
What must you avoid if you have varicose veins?
crossing the legs
only elevate the legs and use compression socks
What is preeclampsia?
Acute HTN after the 24th wk of gestation that can be mild or severe
What are the s/s of preeclampsia?
- HTN
- edema
- sudden excessive weight gain
- HA
- visual disturbance
- hyperreflexia
When are C-sections indicated?
- pelvic disproportion
- failure of birth process to progress
- fetal and/or maternal distress
What can be used for C-section post-operative pain around the incision site?
TENS
parallel to the incision
What exercise precautions are present with pregnancy in regard to heavy lifting?
No heavy lifting until 4-6 weeks after birth
Diagnosis
Ectopic growth and function of endometrial tissue outside of the uterus
endometriosis
(true/false) With endometriosis, the ectopic tissue can respond to hormones but cannot shed with the uterine tissue during menstruation
true
What can endometrial tissue lead to?
- cysts
- rupture
- peritonitis
- adhesions
- obstruction
What are the s/s of endometriosis?
- pain
- dysmenorrhea (moderate to severe pain during menstruation)
- dyspareunia (abnormal pain with sex)
- infertility
- back pain