Question 1

which organ systems are affected by osteogenesis imperfecta?

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Collagen formation: Oi refers to a group of individual genetic errors, which are associated with a variety of collagen formation.  Collagen is the mechanical foundation of body structure. Since the structure of bone depends on the mineralization of a complex called osteoid which is based on collagen, skeletal abnormalities, including deformity and fragility, are one of the most distressing characteristics of oi.

Question 2

which organ systems are affected by breast cancer?

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Often breast only: Common sites of metastasis: liver, lung, bone and brain. Breast cancer is considered a systemic disease, which means we need to treat the risk of spread.  That is where chemotherapy and hormone blocking medications play a role.

Question 3

pancreas is an organ - how is it affected by the endo. system?  does a good / bad endo system equates to pancretitst?  diabetes?

Accepted Answer

It is endo-exocrine : The pancreas is an endocrine gland that secretes insulin. It is an exocrine organ that secretes bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) and enzymes. Pancreatitis is inflammation of the organ from a variety of causes including alcohol excess and celiac disease. Diabetes is a problem of carbohydrate metabolism. Primary diabetes is when the pancreas does not secrete Insulin and secondary is when the body resists Insulin effect.

Question 4

what body systems and organs are affected by astigmatism?

Accepted Answer

Eyes: Astigmatism is caused by changes in the cornea of the eye.  The cornea functions as the watch crystal focusing light into the eye.  Astigmatism is the natural changes in the cornea that is one cause of a patient needing glasses or contacts.  Astigmatism can be measured by special computers in your eye doctors office!

Question 5

how are other organs systems affected by cataracts?

Accepted Answer

Generally none: A few cataracts are part of rare genetics associations and some are part of certain systemic diseaes either co associated or caused by the treatment of these diseases (such as the use of systemic steroids).  But most are age related, and independent of other bodily systems and so other organs will be unaffected by either the presence of the cataracts or its treatment.

Question 6

which organs and systems are affected by cerebral palsy?

Accepted Answer

Varies: The primary systems involved in CP are the muscles and nervous involved in movement and maintaining posture. Abnormally high or low muscle tone and impairments in the control of these muscle are the hallmark of cp.Other systems can have associated problems, like seizures, visual defects and more. This is a broad diagnosis that varies from very mild to quite disabling, so its features  also vary.

Question 7

what organs are affected by the parasympathetic nervous system?

Accepted Answer

SLUDD: Remember SLUDD (salivation, lacrimation, urination, digestion and defecation). The organs involved in these bodily functions.

Question 8

how does astigmatism threaten homeostatis of the organ system(s)?

Accepted Answer

Blurry vision: Astigmatism just means that the i does not focus light at a single point.  The result is blurred vision unless the astigmatism is corrected. Classic complaints of uncorrected astigmatism are ghosting of vision.

Question 9

what causes organ malfunctions in the circulatory system?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Generally speaking, many things. If the organ was previously functioning normally, usually malfunction is caused by some sort of injury on the gross level (like mechanical trauma) or on the cellular or sub-cellular level (i.e. some sort of disease process). Causes can also generally be grouped into "acquired" or "congenital" (meaning you were born with it). Hope this helps

Question 10

what organ systems does tuberculosis affect?

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Tuberculosis: TB can infect almost any tissue in the body. It's most classically associated with lung infection however, and has characteristic findings on X-rays. The bacteria can spread or travel outside of the lungs though to the lingings of the lungs, the lymph nodes, kidneys and other organs. We refer to that as 'extra-pulmonary' TB as opposed to PTB or pulmonary TB. Best to see an ID doc if questions.

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