The control and regulatory system Flashcards
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what does the nervous system do
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- co-ordinates voluntary and involuntary actions through a network of nerves linking the brain to different parts of the body
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what are the two parts of the nervous system
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- central nervous system (CNS) - brain and spinal cord
- peripheral nervous system (PNS) - network of nerves
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what does the central nervous system (CNS) do
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- take in sensory information
- process information
- send out motor signals to complete tasks (responses)
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what does the peripheral nervous system do and contain?
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- sensory nerves (transmit sensation, pain and touch)
- motor nerves (control muscles)
- autonomic nerves (regulate automatic functions of the body e.g. blood pressure and bladder function)
- somatic nervous system and autonomic nervous system
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what does the somatic nervous system contain and what do they do
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- voluntary nerves
- motor nerve (send messages to our muscles)
- sensory nerves (send messages from our senses)
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what does the autonomic nervous system contain and what do they do
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- involuntary nerves
- sympathetic nervous system (activate functions needed for survival and prepare for action)
- parasympathetic nervous system (return body to normal resting state)
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how do neurons work
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- neurons connect to the brain via the spinal cord and deliver electrical impulses that stimulate muscles or sensory organs
- neurones connect to one another to form a ‘chain’ to reach all parts of the body
- neurons deliver impulses along length of neurons to cause action
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what are the two halves of the brain called
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cerebral hemispheres
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what connects the two halves of the brain
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bridge of nerve tissue called corpus callosum that enables communication between the two halves
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what is the left side of the brain dominant for
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language
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what is the right side of the brain dominant for
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- emotional processes
- some elements of language such as intonation and emphasis
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which side of the body do each side of the brain control
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each side of the brain controls the opposite side of the body
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parts of the brain
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- meninges
- corpus callosum
- frontal lobes
- hypothalamus
- medulla
- cerebellum
- cerebral cortex
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function of the meninges
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- protects the brain
- they are tough and comprise of three layers
- surround the spinal cord and act as a barrier to protect from infection
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function of the corpus callosum
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- bridge of nerve tissue that connects two halves of the brain and enables to communicate
- this is where the nerves happen that allow the left side of the brain to control right side of the body
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function of the frontal lobes
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- part is responsible for higher level mental processes
- it can be damaged more easily
- damage here will alter ability and personality
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function of the hypothalamus
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- regulates temperature, appetite and thirst
- controls a number of hormone which promt secual development and reproduction
- links to pituitary gland
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function of medulla
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automatically controls and regulates vital processes such as swallowing, heart rhythm, and breathing
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function of cerebellum
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control messages to muscles to control movement
- store memory here that allow us to rember fine movements
- indeed in control of muscles to maintain balance
- alcohol affects this part (why people are wobbly while drunk)
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function of cerebral cortex
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sensory information is received here from various areas of body and relayed to appropriate muscles
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how is homeostasis continued in the body
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the parasympathetic nervous system and the sympathetic nervous system work together to maintain the body at an optimum level of functioning
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what is the function of the cell body in a neuron
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it contains the nucelus and therefore the chromosomes
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what is the function of the dentrites in a neuron
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extend from the cell body
they carry electrical impulses from other neurons towards the cell body
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what is the function of the axon in the neuron
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it is an extension of the neuron
it carries the electrical impulses away from the brain and towards the rest of the body
it is covered in the mylin sheath
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what is the function of the mylin sheath
to increase the speed at which the electrical impulses travel along the axon
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what are the gaps in the mylin sheath called
nodes of ranvier
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what is a synapse
the small gap between neruons which the signal needs to cross
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how do neurons transmit signals over the synapse
- the signal crosses the synapse through chemicals called neurotransmitters
- neurotransmitters are released from the axon terminals and they diffuse across the synapse
- once they reach the other neuron, the neurotransmitters bind to a receptor on the dendrites of the next neuron
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what are the two types of stroke
- ischaemic
- haemorrahagic
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what causes an ischaemic stroke
clots blocking the blood vessel in the brain, depriving an area of the brain of oxygen and nutrients and therefore causing the cells to die
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what causes a hemorrhagic stroke
blood vessel in brain ruptures.
the escaping blood is confined by the skull, pressing on brain and causing a build up of pressure
Damaging the cells
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what is a transient ishaemic attack
when a blockage clears itself
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causes of strokes
- blockage in the blood flow to the brain
- build up of cholesterol that has made its way to the brain
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risk factors of strokes
- family history
- above 55 years of age
- male
- high salt intake
- smoking
- heavy alchohol drinking
- oral birth pill
- sickle cell disease
- African American
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what is the sympathetic nervous system responsible for
increases tbe activity of the body's organs e.g. prepare for fight or flight
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what is the parasympathetic nervous system responsible for
reduce activity of the body's organs e.g. when we calm down after fight or flight
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prevention of multiple sclerosis
- stop smoking
- limit salt intake
- avoid alcohol
- diet free from cholesterol and fats
- plenty of fruit and veg
- exercise regularly
- maintain healthy weight
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why is multiple sclerosis so difficult to diagnose
it has similar symptoms ro other diseases
it doesn't have a certain cause
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what are the two types of diabetes
type 1 - early onset
type 11 - late onset
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what is type 1 diabetes
- thought to be an autoimmune disease where the pancreas lining is destroyed during childhood
- it occurs when insulin isn't produced so individuals rely on insulin injections
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what is type 11 diabetes
- linked with the intake of carbohydrates and fats
- occur when pancreas stops making insulin or body's cells lose ability to recognise or respond to insulin
- therefore injections won't help
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effects of diabetes
- blood sugar levels rise
- glucose leaves body as urine
- drop in blood sugar leads to hypoglycema, fainting, coma or death
- stroke, heart problems, kidney disease, eye problems, loss of skin sensitivity
- loss of skin sensitivity might lead to infection/ amputation of mainly the lower leg, but sometimes all 4 limbs might be lost.
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what is the endocrine system
series of glands that produce hormones with a specific function
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how do hormones travel throughout the body
blood stream
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what functions does the endocrine system do
- metabolism
- growth
- reproduction
- sleep
- mood
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what are the glands in the endocrine system
- pituitary gland
- adrenal gland
- pancreas
- thyroid
- reproductive gland (testes/ovaries)
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what hormone does the adrenal gland produce
adrenaline
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what hormone does the pancreas produce
insulin and glucagon
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what hormone does the thyroid produce
thyroxin and calcitonin
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what hormones does the pituitary gland produce
Somatotrophin
LH/FSH
Oxytocin
ADH
Prolactin
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what hormone does the testes produce
testosterone
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what hormone does the ovaries produce
oestrogen and progesterone
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where is the adrenal gland located
on top of each kidney
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what does adrenaline do
prepares the body for action
It is released as a response to a threat
It increases heart rate and breathing rate
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what does the pancreas do
controls glucose (blood sugar) levels
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what does insulin do
lowers blood glucose levels
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what does glucagon do
raise blood glucose levels
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what does thyroxin do
affects growth and sustains metabolism
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what does calcitonin do
regulates calcium absorption and use
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what does pituitary gland do
some of the hormones it releases tells the body what to do and some tell other glands to release their own hormones
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what does somatotrophin do
growth hormone promoting bone growth
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what does LH/FSH do
controls your menstrual cycle
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what does oxytocin do
initiates contraction of your uterus
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what does ADH do
triggers uptake of water from your kidney
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what does prolactin do
initiates production of breast milk
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what does testosterone do
affects sexual development, growth of facial hair, changes at puberty and sperm production
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what does oestrogen and progesterone do
control breast growth and reproductive functions such as menstruation and pregnancy
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how is a stroke diagnosed at a hospital?
brain CT scan can show bleeding or damage to the brain which causes a stroke
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how is multiple sclerosis diagnosed
no specific test
physical exam
MRI scan
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how is diabetes diagnosed
Blood test
Urine test
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what are the jobs of the kidney
Filter blood
Regulate levels of ions and water etc in the blood
Remove waste
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what is the main waste product from the kidney
Urea
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what process creates urea
Deamination
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how do we lose most water
from urea
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why do we need to Regulate our water levels
it can damage cells if its too high or too low
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what happens to cells if water is too high
cells can burst
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what happens to cells if water is too low
they can shrink
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how many nephrons in body
1,000,000
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what are absorbed in the tubule
water
amino acids
glucose
urea
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what is the name of the process that absorbs things in the tubules
filtration
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what is reabsorbed into the blood after filtration
all glucose and some water
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what hormone is released when our water levels are too low
ADH
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what does ADH tell the kidneys to do
tell tubules to absorb more water to get our water levels up
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what happens if there is extra water in our body
there is more urea
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how is the kidneys an example of negative feedback
body is constantly readjusting levels
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where does blood enter the kidneys
renal arteries
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how does blood leave the kidneys
renal veins
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where is urine stored
bladder
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what is filtration
when liquid is forced from glomerular into Bowman's capsule
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what is the process of reabsorption called
Selective reabsorption
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how is urea formed
- created when excess amino acids are broken down by liver to be disposed of
- liver removes nitrogen, creating ammonia which is then turned into urea by the liver
- this passes into blood and to the kidneys where its filtered
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what is osmoregulation
regulation of water level
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what happens if there is a loss of water
- hypothalamus detects if there isn't enough water in blood
- it sends impulses to pituitary gland to release ADH
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what happens if there is too much water
- hypothalamus isn't stimulated, pituitary gland doesn't release ADH and water is passed to the bladder
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what happens in negative feedback in the body
conditions change from ideal point and system returns conditions to ideal point
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what does the liver do
Produce bile
Store nutrients and supply to cells
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what is assimilation
the body supplying nutrients to the body's cells
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what is the malfunction of the liver
Cirrhosis
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what is cirrhosis
Inflammation and scarring of the liver
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causes of cirrhosis
Excessive alcohol consumption
Prolonged viral attack
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symptoms of cirrhosis
Jaundice
Ascites
Easy brusing
Hepatic encephalopathy
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how is cirrhosis diagnosed
biopsy
lab test
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what are the treatments for cirrhosis
Find the underlying cause
Liver transplant
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what is the function of the liver
break down amino acids and form urea
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what is deamination
removal of nitrogen in amino acids
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how is liver cirrhosis formed
- if we don't give our liver a break from alcohol, liver cells can be destroyed by continuous alcohol abuse
- too much scarring prevents liver from functioning and can lead to liver failure
- only liver transplant can prevent death
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what is homeostasis
maintenance of ideal or optimal conditions in the body
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function of the glomerulus
filters the blood and removes water, glucose, salts and waste urea from it.
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function of bowmans capsule
removes glucose, salt, water, amino acids and urea out of the blood into the nephron
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function of nephron
filtration, reabsorption, secretion, and excretion
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function of Loop of Henle
recovery of water and sodium chloride from urine
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where does nephrotic syndrome affect
normally affects both kidneys
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how does nephrotic syndrome occur
- the immune system overreacts to a common infection and begins to attack parts of the kidney
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what is the malfunction of the kidneys
Nephrotic Syndrome
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what part of the kidney gets most affected by nephrotic syndrome
the basement membrane of the glomerular capillaries
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what happens after the kidneys are damaged in nephrotic syndrome
- the blood proteins are lost in urine as kidneys are so damaged
- albumin gets lost meaning fluid will collect in tissues, causing the body to swell which strains the heart and lungs
- anitbodies are also lost meaning the body might not be able to fight off infections
- blood clotting proteins are also lost, resulting in easy brusing
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how is nephrotic syndrome monitored
treating any medical conditions that might be causing nephrotic syndrome
Medications or changes in diet to help control your signs and symptoms
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how is nephrotic syndrome diagnosed
- urine tests
- blood tests
- kidney biopsy
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what are the treatments for nephrotic syndrome
- medications to control immune system
- if no response to medication, then a transplant is needed
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what are the symptoms of nephrotic syndrome
- severe welling, particularly around eyes, ankles and feet
- high cholesterol
- very high protein in urine
- low protein in body
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what are causes of nephrotic syndrome
- inside of kidney becomes scarred
- inflammation inside kidney
- lupus
- an infection (e.g HIV)
- diabetes
- sickle cell anaemia
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what is multiple sclerosis?
Autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the myelin sheath, disrupting messages travelling along nerves.
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what are symptoms of multiple sclerosis?
- fatigue
- difficulty walking
- numbness or tingling
- muscle stiffness or spasms
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treatement of multiple sceloriss?
- no cure
- speech therapy
- physiotherapy
- medications
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