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Mod 16 Quiz

Kidney's, Urinary System & Conditions

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Which glands secrete hormones directly into the blood stream or diffuse into nearby tissues? Exocrine glands.
Typically endocrine funtions are regulated by which feedback loop? Negative feedback.
Compared to the nervous system the endocrine system responds _______. Slower.
Massage can decrease the stress response by? Decreasing SNS firing.
Hormone overproduction is called? Hypersecretion
The main funtion of the hypothalamus is? To maintain BP, maintain temp, and maintain electrolyte balance in the body.
The pituitary gland has how many lobes? 2
The pituitary gland is regulated by? The hypothalamus.
The main funtion of the thyroid gland is to? Regulate metabolism.
The pancreas controls blood sugar levels by secreting _____ and ______. Insulin and glucagon.
The adrenal glands are responsible for the secretion of which hormones? Epinephrine and norepinephrine.
What are the anatomical structures of the urinary system? Kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder and urethra.
What is the filtering unit of the kidney? Nephrons.
What is the outer region of the kidney called? Renal cortex.
What is the internal region of the kidney called? Renal medulla.
Which is a small tubular sturcture that transports urine from the urinary bladder out of the body during urination? Urethra.
What is a synonyn for urination? Micturition
Which organ provides temporary storage for the resevoir of urine? The urinary bladder.
Which hormone regulates the control of the water balance in the body by stimulating the kidneys to reabsorb more water? Antidiretic hormone.
Which substance is secreted by the juxtaglomerular cells when BP drops? Renin.
What are the three steps for filteration and formation of urine? Filtration, reabsorption, tubular secretion.
What is the best decription of type one diabetes? An autoimmune attack on the beta cells of the pancreas.
How is type one diabetes treated? With supplemental insulin.
What is the best description of type II diabetes? A multifactoral condition involving decreased insulin production and increased insulin resistance.
What is the leading cause of death for people with diabetes mellitus? Cardiovasuclar problems including heart attack and stroke.
If a client has diabetes treated with insulin how should the therapist adapt the session? The client should recieve massage when the insulin level is NOT at its peak.
What is a palpable and visably enlarged thyroid gland called? A goiter.
What are the signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism? Rapid heart beat, sensitivity to heat, anxiety.
What are common signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism? Fatigue, weight gain, heavy menstral periods.
What substance is found in kidney stones? Calcium
What is true about the majority of kidney stones? They are silent and pass without pain.
What is the best preventative measure against having reoccuring kidney stones? Increasing water consumption.
What are massage considerations for a client with kidnesy stones but no current symptoms? Massage is indicated.
Define diabetes mellitus? A group of metabolic disorders characterized by glucose intollerances and disturbance in carb, fat and protein metabolism.
What are the signs and symptoms of diabetes mellitus? Frequent urination, thirstiness, increased appitite and weightloss.
What is the definition of hyperthyroidism? Where the thyroid glad produces too much of its hormones that stimulate metabolism of fuel into energy.
What are the signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidsm? Restlessness, decreased weight, irregular menstral periods.
What is the definition of hypothyroidism? Where the thyroid gland produces inadequate supply of hormones that regulate metabolism fuel into energy.
What are the signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism? Fatigue, weight gain, depression (often goes undiagnosed)
What is the definition of a urinary tract infection? Infection of the urinary tract from bacteria that live in the digestive tract.
What are symptoms of a urinary tract infection? Pain and burning during urination, increased urinary frequency, blood and cloudy urine.
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