is classified into several types namely‚ pernicious anemia‚ folate deficiency anemia‚ sideroblastic anemia‚ chronic inflammatory anemia‚ and post-hemorrhagic anemia. For the purpose of this paper‚ I will select and discuss pernicious anemia. Pathophysiology of Iron deficiency Iron is required for the formation of hemoglobin and myoglobin in the body. Adult male experiencing bleeding maybe from an ulcer or hemorrhoid may lose approximately 1 to 1.5 mg of iron a day in feces‚ desquamated mucosal and
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EXAM II Learning Objectives L/O - Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function – By Tabitha Beck 1. Describe the causes and effects of obstruction in various locations within the urinary tract. a. Urinary tract obstruction is an interference with the flow of urine at any site along the urinary tract. i. Can be caused by an anatomic or functional defect i. Obstructive uropathy - Anatomic changes in the urinary system caused by an obstruction. a. Upper Urinary
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changes can solve the problem. But sometimes this is not enough. If a woman is unable to get pregnant even after medical treatments doctors will advise her to go for an alternate technique. These include the following; IUI (Intra Uterine Insemination) Intra-uterine Insemination (IUI) or artificial insemination is the deliberate introduction of sperm into a female’s uterus to make her pregnant. It is a cost-effective method which
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artificial birth control for personal‚ ethical or medical reasons. Artificial birth control can be defined as any product‚ procedure or practice that uses artificial or unnatural means to prevent pregnancy. Barrier methods such as condoms‚ Intra uterine Devices (copper)‚ diaphragms‚ cervical cap‚ and sponge‚ hormonal methods such as the pill‚ IUDs (hormonal)‚ and emergency contraception. There are also injections‚ spermicides‚ and surgical sterilization procedures such as tubal ligation and vasectomy
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A dilation and curettage procedure‚ also known as a D&C‚ is a surgical procedure in which the cervix (lower‚ narrow part of the uterus) is dilated so that the uterine lining (endometrium) can be scraped with a curette instrument in order to remove abnormal tissues. During the dilation and curettage procedure‚ the patient is placed in supine position of the body with the legs separated‚ flexed‚ and supported in raised stirrups. The doctor inserts a speculum into the vagina‚ as during a pelvic exam
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hysterectomy to be performed‚ for this report we will focus on three of the most popular ones‚ these are: • Uterine Fibroids • Endometriosis • PID- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease This report talks about each of these conditions which can cause hysterectomy to be performed. Uterine Fibroids According to the Book of Diseases by Springfield Publishing‚ Uterine Fibroids can be described as nodules of smooth muscle cells and fibrous connective tissue that develop within the wall
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Anatomy II Exam 4 1. The two main functions of the testes are ____________ and ___________. 2. The production of sperm is an ______________ function. 3. The production of hormones is an _____________ function. 4. The internal 2° male sexual characteristics are __________‚ ______‚ _________‚ __________‚ __________‚ ___________‚ and ___________. 5. The external 2° male sexual characteristics are _______‚______. 6. The size and shape of the testes is ______________. 7. The
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infertility cases‚ underlying causes cannot be found. This type of infertility is categorised as unexplained. The couples have been gone through all fertility tests existed including assessment of ovulation‚ ovarian reserve‚ hormone test‚ irons‚ and uterine and fallopian tube pathology in female and semen analysis in male. All these tests for female and male are showing that there is nothing wrong. No underlying causes are known for what happened. If you have difficulty to conceive and have been trying
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the mother a connection between severe systematic disease and incomplete abortion • Genetic causes such as Trisomy Chromosome makes up 5% of all cases • Anomalies of the uterine artery • Endocrine factors • Luteal phase insufficiency • Infections • 1st trimester molar pregnancy • Risk factors Remaining tissue can lead to uterine infection Anemia Over the age of 30 Abnormal pap smear Hx of past miscarriages 3. S/S (maternal & fetal): • Vaginal bleeding (ranging from light to moderate)
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understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the heart and the pathophysiology of LVF‚ discussing compensatory mechanisms‚ the development of pulmonary oedema and how this related to his clinical symptoms of dyspnoea and the involvement of the MDT. Those who did not do the question well: showed a lack of understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the heart and /or did not discuss correctly and with detail‚ the pathophysiology of LVF and the development of dyspnoea and tachycardia. It is advisable
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