HLSC 4P95 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Myometrium, Bulimia Nervosa, Epididymitis
11 Apr 2015
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Exam: 60 questions, 75% from new material,25% from old material. Go over this, but not tested directly on it. Primary function- form and excrete urine, blood pressure. Calcium (75%), struvite (15%), uric acid (5%), cysteine (1%) Athersclerosis> decreases perfusion> ischemic, glomerulosclerosis,> loss of glomeruli> tubular atrophy>fibrosis> chronic renal insufficiency. Idiopathic and jg app> renin further increase in bp. Intracranial arteries/arterioles thinken and contract leading to renal failure. Wilm"s tumor- only neoplasm found in children; all others in older adults. Originate from epithelial cells of the kidney or urothelium. Diseases of the male reproductive system- important facts. Prostate epithelial/ stromal cells, express receptors for sex hormones. Balantitis- inflamation of the glands of the penis or clitoris. No ovulation, proliferation continues, no secretory phase, overproduction of endometrium, ischemia, necrosis, continued bleeding. Pre- or peri pubertal girls with unestablished cycle. 15% of all malignant tumors, 10% of all cancer deaths in women.
