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What cytokine maintains granulomas?
TNF alpha from macrophages
Hormone that comes from the supraoptic nucleus of the hypothalamus?
Vasopressin (ADH)
Hormone from the parafollicular (c) cells of the thyroid?
calcitonin
Where do the following hormones come from
(1) Estradiol
(2) Estriol
(3) Estrone
(1) Ovary

(2) Placenta

(3) Adipocytes (fat cells)
Hormone from the d cells of the pancreas?
somatostatin
Prepares endometrium for implantation?
progesterone
Female complains of double vision, ammenorhea, and headaches?
prolactinoma
Which hormones share a common alpha subunit?
FSH, LH, TSH, and BhCG
What hypothalamic hormone stimulates the release of prolactin?
thyroid releasing hormone
These store and release pulmonary surfactant?
lamellar bodies of Type II pneumocytes
Surfactant deficiency
atelectasis
Major function of surfactant?
reduces surface tension on the alveoli
In females, the paramesonephric ducts FUSE to form what structures?
(1) Superior 1/3 of the vagina

(2) cervix

(3) Uterus

(4) fallopian tubes
In both females and males, the urethral folds fuse to form what structure?
urethra
Total nonfusion of the paramesonephric ducts?
Uterus Didelphys

(bicornuate uterus)
Incomplete fusion of the urethral folds in males?
Hypospadias
Urethra opens on the ventral surface of the penis?
hypospadias
Acts to flex the thigh at the hip?
psoas muscle
Bilateral contraction of this muscle causes spine extension?
Erector spinae
Example of an enzyme involved on the PPP that occurs in the cytoplasm?
transketolase
Name two microbes that have toxins that act as edema factors?
(1) Bordetella pertusis

(2) Bacillus anthracis
Bitemporal hemianopsia?
pituitary tumor
Prolactinomas inhibit the axis of these hormones?
GnRH----FSH/LH-----sex hormones
Best site for harvesting the great saphenous vein?
inferior to the pubic tubercle
The great saphenous vein drains into....
the femoral vein within the femoral triangle
Borders of the femoral triangle?
(1) inguinal ligament superiorly

(2) sartorius muscle laterally

(3) adductor longus medially
RVH caused by pulmonary hypertension?
cor pulmonale
Increase in the size of the four chambers of the heart?
dilated cardiomyopathy
Causes of LVH?
essential HTN and aortic stenosis
Metabolism of 1g of protein or carbohydrates yields how many calories?
4 calories per gram
1g of fat yields how many calories?
9 calories per gram
Precursor of B endorphins, ACTH, and MSH?
proopiomelanocortin (POMC)
Released in response to growth hormone?
Somatomedin C
Infant with rigidity and spasms?
tetanus
Prevents tetanus in infants?
maternal immunization w/ tetanus toxoid
Most frequent inborn error of metabolism in Japan?
Histidinemia
Deficiency in Histadase?
Histidinemia
MOA of rifampin?
inhibits bacterial DNA dependant RNA polymerase
Rifampin resistance
modification of the rifampin binding site on bacterial DNA dependant RNA polymerase
Isoniazid is converted to its active form by.......
mycobaterial catalase peroxidase
Inhibits DNA gyrase in bacterial cells?
fluoroquinolones
Name some intracellular organisms?
(1) Salmonella

(2) Neisseria gonorrhoae

(3) chlamydia

(4) Rickettsia
MCC of iron deficiency anemia in adults?
blood loss
Causative agent in walking pneumonia?
mycoplasma pneumoniae
Human antibodies to this organism causes RBC destruction and anemia?
mycoplasma
Vitamin that increases HDL cholesterol?
niacin (vit B3)
Decreases LDL levels by inhibiting cholesterol absorption from the gut?
ezetimibe
Side effect of fibrates and bile acid binding resins?
increased risk for gallstones
Drug combo that causes gallstones?
gemfibrozil & cholestyramine
Name three beta lactamase inhibitors?
(1) tazobactam

(2) sulbactam

(3)clavulanic acid
Increases the spectrum of penicillins?
beta lactamase inhibitors