Define the terminology related to the study of genetics

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GENETICS

1. Define the terminology related to the study of genetics.

2. Identify the terms associated with patterns of inheritance.

3. Discuss the anatomy and physiology associated with the study of genetics.

4. Identify common causes and influences on the development of traits / genetic disorders.

5. Identify the manifestations of selected genetic disorders/ traits.

6. Describe common diagnostic testing utilized in the diagnosis of genetic disorders.

STRESS

1. Describe the stress response.

2. Explain how the stress response is related to disease.

3. Discuss strategies to cope with stress.

FLUID & ELECTROLYTE BALANCE ACID BASE BALANCE

1. Define common terms related to fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance.

2. Recall the concepts of fluid movement.

3. Describe diagnostic tests utilized to determine fluid, electrolyte, acid-base imbalances.

4. Discuss the manifestations and common treatment modalities for fluid volume deficit and excess.

5. Recall the basic function of sodium in the body.

6. Discuss the pathophysiology and etiology of sodium disorders.

7. Describe the manifestations and common treatment modalities for sodium disorders.

8. Recall the basic function of potassium in the body.

9. Discuss the pathophysiology and etiology of potassium disorders.

10. Describe the manifestations and common treatment modalities for potassium disorders.

11. Recall the function of calcium in the body.

12. Discuss the pathophysiology and etiology of calcium disorders.

13. Describe the manifestations and common treatment modalities for calcium disorders.

14. Recall the anatomy and physiology related to acid-base balance.

15. Identify disturbances related to acid base.

16. Discuss the pathophysiology and etiology of acid-base disorders.

17. Describe the manifestations and common treatment modalities for acid-base disorders.

BLOOD AND LYMPHATICS

1. Define common terms related to the blood and lymphatic system.

2. Recall the basic anatomy and physiology related to the blood and lymphatic system.

3. Describe the common diagnostic tests related to the diagnosis of blood and lymphatic dysfunction.

4. Describe the pathophysiology and manifestations associated with the dysfunction of blood.

a. anemia

b. pernicious anemia

c. iron deficiency anemia

d. aplastic anemia

e. hemolytic anemia

f. sickle cell anemia

5. Describe the typical course and management of selected blood disorders.

THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM

1. Define common terms related to the musculoskeletal system and related disorders.

2. Recall the anatomy and physiology related to the musculoskeletal system.

3. Describe the common diagnostic tests associated with the musculoskeletal system.

4. Describe the pathophysiology and manifestations for selected musculoskeletal disorders.

a. fractures

b. primary fibromyalgia

c. osteoarthritis

d. rheumatoid arthritis

e. osteoporosis

Endocrine system

1. Define common terms related to the endocrine system and related disorders.

2. Recall the anatomy and physiology related to the endocrine system.

3. Describe the pathophysiology, manifestations, complications and treatment modalities of Diabetes

Type 1 and 2

4. Describe the pathophysiology and manifestations of selected disorders associated with the dysfunction of the endocrine system.

a. parathyroid hormone

b. growth hormone

c. antidiuretic hormone

d. thyroid hormone

e. adrenal hormones

5. Describe the common diagnostic tests used to determine type and / cause of endocrine dysfunction.

6. Describe the typical course and management of selected endocrine disorders.

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