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Assignment - Urinary System and Reproductive System Questions
1. Urinary System
Look up and define pre-eclampsia.
How would this condition affect the kidneys?
What abnormality in the urinalysis would you expect? Explain why.
2. Hematuria
Look up and define hematuria.
Explain why hematuria could occur under the following conditions:
Glomerulitis caused by an autoimmune attack
Kidney stones
Bladder infection
Of these three, which is most at risk to lead to serious kidney disease? Explain.
3. Male Reproductive System
A male premature baby was determined to have cryptorchidism.
Explain what this condition is.
What risks can occur?
How is this treated?
4. Erectile Dysfunction
Discuss why the following could lead to a problem with achieving an erection. Group the list below into categories which may share the same cause.
Atherosclerosis
High blood pressure
High cholesterol level
Diabetes
Smoking
Multiple sclerosis
Spinal cord injuries
Pelvic surgeries
Anxiety
Peyronie's Disease
5. Female Reproductive System
Fibroids can occur in the uterus in areas containing a high concentration of hormone receptors.
Define what a uterine fibroid is.
List some of the symptoms of fibroids.
Explain why fibroids tend to shrink after menopause.
6. Endometriosis
Endometriosis occurs when the stratum functionalis develops in or is shed into the Fallopian tubes and/or out into the pelvic cavity instead of through the vagina.
This tissue is sensitive to hormone levels and can continue to respond to fluctuations in hormone levels.
Discuss how endometriosis can result in the following:
Infertility
Ectopic pregnancy
Pain
Adhesions
Be asymptomatic