Physiology and Disease Across Lifespan
Distinguish knowledge of normal physiology and pathologic alterations across the lifespan that are expressed as diseases of organs and systems
Understanding the distinction between normal physiology and pathologic alterations is essential for identifying diseases that affect organs and systems throughout different life stages.
Normal Physiology
Physiology refers to the normal functioning of body systems, maintaining homeostasis through processes such as:
- Cellular metabolism for energy production.
- Organ function to regulate cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, and endocrine systems.
- Immune response to fight infections.
- Neural and hormonal signaling for body regulation.
Pathologic Alterations Across the Lifespan
Infancy and Childhood
- Congenital Heart Defects: Structural abnormalities affecting circulation.
- Cystic Fibrosis: A genetic disorder causing thick mucus buildup in the lungs.
- Failure to Thrive: Poor growth due to malabsorption or metabolic conditions.
Adolescence and Early Adulthood
- Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: Autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells…
Understanding the distinction between normal physiology and pathologic alterations is essential for identifying diseases that affect organs and systems throughout different life stages.
Normal Physiology
Physiology refers to the normal functioning of body systems, maintaining homeostasis through processes such as:
- Cellular metabolism for energy production.
- Organ function to regulate cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, and endocrine systems.
- Immune response to fight infections.
- Neural and hormonal signaling for body regulation.
Pathologic Alterations Across the Lifespan
Infancy and Childhood
- Congenital Heart Defects: Structural abnormalities affecting circulation.
- Cystic Fibrosis: A genetic disorder causing thick mucus buildup in the lungs.
- Failure to Thrive: Poor growth due to malabsorption or metabolic conditions.
Adolescence and Early Adulthood
- Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: Autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells…
Understanding the distinction between normal physiology and pathologic alterations is essential for identifying diseases that affect organs and systems throughout different life stages.
Normal Physiology
Physiology refers to the normal functioning of body systems, maintaining homeostasis through processes such as:
- Cellular metabolism for energy production.
- Organ function to regulate cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, and endocrine systems.
- Immune response to fight infections.
- Neural and hormonal signaling for body regulation.
Pathologic Alterations Across the Lifespan
Infancy and Childhood
- Congenital Heart Defects: Structural abnormalities affecting circulation.
- Cystic Fibrosis: A genetic disorder causing thick mucus buildup in the lungs.
- Failure to Thrive: Poor growth due to malabsorption or metabolic conditions.
Adolescence and Early Adulthood
- Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: Autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells…
