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Describe how your body responds to an infec 琀椀
on. - ANSWER-T cells produce cytokines, which s 琀
椀 mulate B cells. B cells produce an 琀椀 bodies.
Iden 琀椀 fy role of DNA changes in congenital
abnormali 琀椀 es. - ANSWER-Muta 琀椀 ons in genes
or chromosomal abnormali 琀椀 es
How does development disrupts congenital
abnormali 琀椀 es? -
ANSWER-Altera 琀椀 ons of DNA
Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and
how disrup 琀椀 ons a 昀昀 ect wellbeing. - ANSWER-
(ex) Fluid and electrolyte shi 昀琀 s can cause n/v or
dysrhythmias.
Explain RAAS - ANSWER-Renin-angiotensin-
aldosterone system
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1. Reduce blood 昀氀 ow causes kidneys to release
renin
> produce angiotensin I > converts angiotensin I to
angiotensin II > vasoconstric 琀椀 on > release
aldosterone > kidneys conserve sodium and water
> Result less water lost in urine and blood pressure
maintained.
DKA - ANSWER-increased anion gap, decreased
HCO3
How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis -
ANSWER-retain H and excrete HCO3
Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which
electrolyte? - ANSWER-Potassium
West Nile Virus - ANSWER-Transmi 琀琀 ed through
the bite of an infected mosquito. Severe signs and
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symptoms; high fever, headache and s 琀椀昀昀
neck
Lyme disease - ANSWER-Tick-borne disease caused
by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi.
Erythema infec 琀椀 osum - ANSWER-a febrile upper
respiratory illness in a child followed by the sudden
appearance of red, 昀氀 ushed cheeks, "昀椀昀琀 h
disease"
Obesity ad diabetes are risk factors for having a
child with _____. - ANSWER-Spina bi 昀椀 da
Trousseau's sign - ANSWER-arm/carpal spasm
associated with hypocalcemia
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Cause and sign of spina bi 昀椀 da - ANSWER-results
from failure of neural tube to close. sign - 昀氀 uid
昀椀 lled sac on lower back.
hemophilia is more common in - ANSWER-males
Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes - ANSWER-
ND-PAE, decreased brain func 琀椀 on, FAS
Connec 琀椀 ve vs muscle 琀椀 ssue disorders -
ANSWER-Connec 琀椀 ve-
RA, Scleroderma, Lupus
Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia
Gravia
Describe Lupus - ANSWER-In 昀氀 ammatory
disorder characterized by joint pain and bu 琀琀 er
昀氀 y rash
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Describe how your body responds to an infec 琀椀
on. - ANSWER-T cells produce cytokines, which s 琀
椀 mulate B cells. B cells produce an 琀椀 bodies.
Iden 琀椀 fy role of DNA changes in congenital
abnormali 琀椀 es. - ANSWER-Muta 琀椀 ons in genes
or chromosomal abnormali 琀椀 es
How does development disrupts congenital
abnormali 琀椀 es? -
ANSWER-Altera 琀椀 ons of DNA
Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and
how disrup 琀椀 ons a 昀昀 ect wellbeing. - ANSWER-
(ex) Fluid and electrolyte shi 昀琀 s can cause n/v or
dysrhythmias.
Explain RAAS - ANSWER-Renin-angiotensin-
aldosterone system
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1. Reduce blood 昀氀 ow causes kidneys to release
renin
> produce angiotensin I > converts angiotensin I to
angiotensin II > vasoconstric 琀椀 on > release
aldosterone > kidneys conserve sodium and water
> Result less water lost in urine and blood pressure
maintained.
DKA - ANSWER-increased anion gap, decreased
HCO3
How do kidneys compensate for alkalosis -
ANSWER-retain H and excrete HCO3
Untreated acidosis leads to an increase in which
electrolyte? - ANSWER-Potassium
West Nile Virus - ANSWER-Transmi 琀琀 ed through
the bite of an infected mosquito. Severe signs and
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symptoms; high fever, headache and s 琀椀昀昀
neck
Lyme disease - ANSWER-Tick-borne disease caused
by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi.
Erythema infec 琀椀 osum - ANSWER-a febrile upper
respiratory illness in a child followed by the sudden
appearance of red, 昀氀 ushed cheeks, "昀椀昀琀 h
disease"
Obesity ad diabetes are risk factors for having a
child with _____. - ANSWER-Spina bi 昀椀 da
Trousseau's sign - ANSWER-arm/carpal spasm
associated with hypocalcemia
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Cause and sign of spina bi 昀椀 da - ANSWER-results
from failure of neural tube to close. sign - 昀氀 uid
昀椀 lled sac on lower back.
hemophilia is more common in - ANSWER-males
Prenatal exposure to alcohol includes - ANSWER-
ND-PAE, decreased brain func 琀椀 on, FAS
Connec 琀椀 ve vs muscle 琀椀 ssue disorders -
ANSWER-Connec 琀椀 ve-
RA, Scleroderma, Lupus
Muscle - MS, Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia
Gravia
Describe Lupus - ANSWER-In 昀氀 ammatory
disorder characterized by joint pain and bu 琀琀 er
昀氀 y rash
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