Physiology and Disease Progression
Distinguish knowledge of normal physiology and pathologic alterations across the lifespan that are expressed as diseases of organs and systems
Understanding the difference between normal physiology and pathologic alterations across the lifespan is essential for recognizing how diseases affect organs and systems.
1. Normal Physiology vs. Pathophysiology
- Normal Physiology: The body maintains homeostasis through regulated processes like circulation, respiration, digestion, and immune function.
- Pathologic Alterations: Disruptions in these processes lead to diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and organ failure.
2. Lifespan Considerations in Disease Expression
- Infancy & Childhood: Congenital disorders (e.g., cystic fibrosis, congenital heart defects) and developmental delays emerge due to genetic or environmental factors.
- Adolescence: Hormonal changes contribute to conditions like acne, Type 1 diabetes, and mental health disorders.
- Adulthood: Chronic diseases (e.g., cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and autoimmune disorders) become more prevalent.
- Older Adults: Aging leads to degenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, osteoporosis, and reduced immune function…
Understanding the difference between normal physiology and pathologic alterations across the lifespan is essential for recognizing how diseases affect organs and systems.
1. Normal Physiology vs. Pathophysiology
- Normal Physiology: The body maintains homeostasis through regulated processes like circulation, respiration, digestion, and immune function.
- Pathologic Alterations: Disruptions in these processes lead to diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and organ failure.
2. Lifespan Considerations in Disease Expression
- Infancy & Childhood: Congenital disorders (e.g., cystic fibrosis, congenital heart defects) and developmental delays emerge due to genetic or environmental factors.
- Adolescence: Hormonal changes contribute to conditions like acne, Type 1 diabetes, and mental health disorders.
- Adulthood: Chronic diseases (e.g., cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and autoimmune disorders) become more prevalent.
- Older Adults: Aging leads to degenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, osteoporosis, and reduced immune function…
Understanding the difference between normal physiology and pathologic alterations across the lifespan is essential for recognizing how diseases affect organs and systems.
1. Normal Physiology vs. Pathophysiology
- Normal Physiology: The body maintains homeostasis through regulated processes like circulation, respiration, digestion, and immune function.
- Pathologic Alterations: Disruptions in these processes lead to diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and organ failure.
2. Lifespan Considerations in Disease Expression
- Infancy & Childhood: Congenital disorders (e.g., cystic fibrosis, congenital heart defects) and developmental delays emerge due to genetic or environmental factors.
- Adolescence: Hormonal changes contribute to conditions like acne, Type 1 diabetes, and mental health disorders.
