What types of abnormalities can be caused by alcohol

A 23-year-old woman presents to the OB-GYN office you work at. She was recently surprised to learn that she is pregnant. She estimates that she is about 8 weeks along. The woman tells you that she regularly drinks on the weekends with her friends. She asks you “Is that a problem? As long as I don’t drink very much, I can still have a drink occasionally while I’m pregnant, right?”

How would you answer her questions?
What types of abnormalities can be caused by alcohol, and how does genetics influence this?

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Unit 1: Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States

Readings

· Chapter 2: “Cell and Tissue Characteristics”

· Chapter 3: “Cellular Adaptation, Injury, and Death”

· Chapter 4: “Genetic Control of Cell Function and Inheritance”

· Chapter 5: “Genetic and Congenital Disorders”

· Chapter 6: “Neoplasia”

Unit 2: Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States

· Chapter 9: “Inflammation, Tissue Repair, and Wound Healing”

· Chapter 10: “Mechanisms of Infectious Disease”

· Chapter 11: “Innate and Adaptive Immunity”

· Chapter 12: “Disorders of the Immune Response, Including HIV/AIDS”

· Chapter 21: “Blood Cells and the Hematopoietic System”

· Chapter 22: “Disorders of Hemostasis”

· Chapter 23: “Disorders of Red Blood Cells”

· Chapter 24: “Disorders of White Blood Cells and Lymphoid Tissues”

Unit 3: Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States

· Chapter 25: “Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular System”

· Chapter 26: “Disorders of Blood Flow and Blood Pressure Regulation”

· Chapter 27: “Disorders of Cardiac Function, and Heart Failure, and Circulatory Shock”

· Chapter 28: “Disorders of the Cardiac Conduction and Rhythm”

Unit 4: Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States

· Chapter 29: “Structure and Function of the Respiratory System”

· Chapter 30: “Respiratory Tract Infections, Neoplasms, and Childhood Disorders”

· Chapter 31: “Disorders of Ventilation and Gas Exchange”

Unit 5: Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States

· Chapter 1: “Concepts of Health and Disease”

· Chapter 8: “Disorders of Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance”

· Chapter 32: “Structure and Function of the Kidney”

· Chapter 33: “Disorder of Renal Function”

· Chapter 34: “Acute Renal Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease”

· Chapter 35: “Disorders of the Bladder and Lower Urinary Tract”

Unit 6: Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States

· Chapter 36: “Structure and Function of the Gastrointestinal System”

· Chapter 37: “Disorders of Gastrointestinal Function”

· Chapter 38: “Disorders of Hepatobiliary and Exocrine Pancreas Function”

· Chapter 39: “Alterations in Nutritional Status”

Unit 7: Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States

· Chapter 14: “Somatosensory Function, Pain, Headache & Temperature Regulation”

· Chapter 19: “Disorders of Visual Function”

· Chapter 20: “Disorders of Hearing and Vestibular Function”

· Chapter 40: “Mechanisms of Endocrine Control”

· Chapter 41: “Disorders of Endocrine Control of Growth and Metabolism”

Unit 8: Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States

· Chapter 42: “Structure and Function of the Male Genitourinary System”

· Chapter 43: “Disorders of the Male Reproductive System”

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· Chapter 44: “Structure and Function of the Female Genitourinary System”

· Chapter 45: “Disorders of the Female Reproductive System”

· Chapter 46: “Sexually Transmitted Infections”

Unit 9: Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States

· Chapter 13: “Organization and Control of Neural Function”

· Chapter 15: “Disorders of Motor Function”

· Chapter 16: “Disorders of Brain Function”

· Chapter 17: “Sleep and Sleep Disorders”

· Chapter 18: “Disorders of Thought, Emotions, and Memory”

Unit 10: Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States

· Chapter 47: “Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System”

· Chapter 48: “Disorders of Musculoskeletal Function: Trauma, Infection, Neoplasms”

· Chapter 49: “Disorders of Musculoskeletal Function: Developmental and Metabolic Disorders”

· Chapter 50: “Disorders of Musculoskeletal Function: Rheumatic Disorders”

· Chapter 51: “Structure and Function of the Skin”

· Chapter 52: “Disorders of the Skin Integrity and Function”