Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

16. The Endocrine System

Introduction to the Endocrine System

Anatomy & Physiology

16. The Endocrine System

Introduction to the Endocrine System

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following findings indicates that hypertension is progressing to target organ damage?

Proteinuria detected on urinalysis

Slightly elevated heart rate

Mild headache after exercise

Occasional dizziness when standing up

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Understand the concept of hypertension and its progression to target organ damage. Hypertension can lead to damage in organs such as the kidneys, heart, brain, and eyes due to prolonged high blood pressure.

Recognize that proteinuria (presence of protein in urine) is a key indicator of kidney damage. The kidneys filter blood, and damage to the glomeruli can result in protein leaking into the urine, which is a sign of target organ damage.

Evaluate the other symptoms provided: a slightly elevated heart rate, mild headache after exercise, and occasional dizziness when standing up. These symptoms are nonspecific and do not directly indicate target organ damage. They may be associated with hypertension but are not definitive markers of progression.

Focus on the significance of urinalysis in detecting proteinuria. Proteinuria is a measurable and objective finding that directly correlates with kidney damage caused by hypertension.

Conclude that among the options provided, proteinuria detected on urinalysis is the finding that indicates hypertension is progressing to target organ damage, as it reflects a pathological change in kidney function.