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| What constitutes the urinary system? |
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Definition
| Kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra |
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| What are the natural defenses of the urinary system? |
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Definition
Flushing of urine
Desquamation of the epithelial cells
Acidity of urine
Antibacterial proteins in urine
Secretory IgA |
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Term
| What are the natural defenses of the male reproductive system? |
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Definition
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| What are the natural defenses of the female reproductive system? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the normal flora of the genitourinary system? |
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Definition
| Non-hemolytic streptococci, staphylococci, corynebacteria, and some lactobicillia |
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Term
| What other normal flora microbes do females have that males do not have? |
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Definition
Lactobacillus species- acid
Candida albicans- yeast |
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Term
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Definition
| inflammation of the urethra |
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Term
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Definition
| common bladder inflamation |
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Definition
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| What is a common cause of cystitis? |
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Definition
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| What is the pathogenesis of cystitis disease? |
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Definition
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Term
| How is cystitis transmitted? |
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Definition
| One organ system to another |
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Term
| What is the cause of vaginitis? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are some characteristics of Candida albican? |
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Definition
| Normal biota in humans, low numbers, dimorphic yeast, opportunistic yeast, antibiotic resistent |
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Term
| What bacteria causes vaginosis? |
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Definition
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Term
| What protist causes vaginosis? |
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Definition
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Term
| Can vaginosis infection lead to infertility? |
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Definition
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Term
| What kind of infection can a trichomonas infection make you more susceptible to? |
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Definition
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Term
| What kind of prior infections can lead to prostatitis? |
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Definition
| Gastrointestinal and Urinary Bladder infection |
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Term
| How do biofilms play a role in prostatitis infections? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the cause of gonorrhea? |
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Definition
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Term
| What can happen if gonorrhea is left untreated? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the current problem with treating gonorrhea with antibiotics? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the cause of Chlamydia? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is unique about Chlamydia trachomatis lifestyle? |
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Definition
Two forms
Elementary body and Reticulate body |
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Term
| What are come characteristics of the Herpes Virus that relate to why it is difficult to treat and impossible to irradiate? |
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Definition
| Has a latency stage where it moves to the nerve ganglion |
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Term
| What virus causes cervical cancer? |
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Definition
| Human Papoiloma Virus (HPV) |
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