malfunctions of control and regulatory systems Flashcards

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Stroke symptoms

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Face drooping on one side 
May struggle to lift both arms 
Speech may be slurred
dizziness 
confusion 
problems with balance
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Stroke biological explaination

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blood clots blocks flow of blood and oxygen to brain (Ischaemic)
blood vessel in skull bursts and causes brain bleed(haemorrhagic)

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stroke causes

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hypertension 
coronary heart disease
stress
smoking 
excessive alcohol intake 
obesity/overweight
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medication for stroke

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Alteplase ( dissolves blood clots and restores blood flow )

beta blockers for high blood pressure

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surgery for stroke

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surgical stents

thrombectomy ( removes blood clots)

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supportive treatments for stroke

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feeding tube is difficulty swallowing
mobility aids
physiotherapy

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Mutliple sclerosis symptoms

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problems with balance/co-ordination 
fatigue 
difficulty walking 
muscle stiffness 
blurred vision
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multiple sclerosis biological explanation

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autoimmune disease - immune system attacks the myelin sheath causing it to become inflamed and disrupts messages sent

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multiple sclerosis causes

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partly by genes and outside factors
smoking
low vitamin d
viral infections

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multiple sclerosis monitoring/treatment

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no cure
treatment for symptoms
steroids to treat relapse
physiotherapy

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Diabetes symptoms

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unexplained weight loss 
feeling very thirsty 
feeling very tired 
blurred vision 
kidney failure
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diabetes biological explaination

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type 1 (body attacks and destroys cells that produce insulin)
type 2 (body’s production of insulin isn’t sufficient to control glucose levels
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diabetes cause

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Type 2 (overweight/obese, increasing age )
Type 1 (close relative has it, genetics)
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diabetes monitoring and treatment

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constant monitoring of glucose levels from blood tests
attend diabetes eye screenings
Type 2 ( health diet, regular exercise)
Type 1 requires insulin multiple times a day

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nephrotic syndrome symptoms

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swelling of body tissues (oedema)
passing large amounts of urine
blood clots
greater chance of catching infections

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nephrotic syndrome biological explaination

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kidneys don’t work properly and leak large amounts of protein into urine

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nephrotic syndrome causes

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diabetes
sickle cell anemia
certain types of cancer
faulty gene inherited

18
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nephrotic syndrome monitor and treatment

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steroids
blood tests 
vaccinations 
urine monitored 
surgery to remove kidneys
19
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liver disease symptoms

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sweating 
jaundice 
weight loss 
insomnia 
confusion 
very itchy skin 
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liver disease biological explaination

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alcohol related liver disease (scaring of liver causes permanent damage due to excessive drinking)
haemochromatosis (faulty gene body absorbs to much iron that gets deposited around liver)
non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (build up of fat in liver becomes inflamed and scar tissues forms)

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liver disease causes

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alcohol misuse
long term infection with hepatitis c
obesity

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liver disease treatment and monitoring

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no cure
lifestyle changes (drink less alcohol or stopping, health diet and healthy weight)
transplant