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51 Cards in this Set
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What cytokine maintains granulomas?
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TNF alpha from macrophages
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Hormone that comes from the supraoptic nucleus of the hypothalamus?
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Vasopressin (ADH)
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Hormone from the parafollicular (c) cells of the thyroid?
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calcitonin
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Where do the following hormones come from
(1) Estradiol (2) Estriol (3) Estrone |
(1) Ovary
(2) Placenta (3) Adipocytes (fat cells) |
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Hormone from the d cells of the pancreas?
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somatostatin
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Prepares endometrium for implantation?
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progesterone
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Female complains of double vision, ammenorhea, and headaches?
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prolactinoma
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Which hormones share a common alpha subunit?
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FSH, LH, TSH, and BhCG
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What hypothalamic hormone stimulates the release of prolactin?
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thyroid releasing hormone
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These store and release pulmonary surfactant?
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lamellar bodies of Type II pneumocytes
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Surfactant deficiency
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atelectasis
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Major function of surfactant?
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reduces surface tension on the alveoli
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In females, the paramesonephric ducts FUSE to form what structures?
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(1) Superior 1/3 of the vagina
(2) cervix (3) Uterus (4) fallopian tubes |
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In both females and males, the urethral folds fuse to form what structure?
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urethra
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Total nonfusion of the paramesonephric ducts?
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Uterus Didelphys
(bicornuate uterus) |
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Incomplete fusion of the urethral folds in males?
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Hypospadias
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Urethra opens on the ventral surface of the penis?
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hypospadias
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Acts to flex the thigh at the hip?
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psoas muscle
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Bilateral contraction of this muscle causes spine extension?
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Erector spinae
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Example of an enzyme involved on the PPP that occurs in the cytoplasm?
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transketolase
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Name two microbes that have toxins that act as edema factors?
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(1) Bordetella pertusis
(2) Bacillus anthracis |
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Bitemporal hemianopsia?
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pituitary tumor
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Prolactinomas inhibit the axis of these hormones?
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GnRH----FSH/LH-----sex hormones
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Best site for harvesting the great saphenous vein?
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inferior to the pubic tubercle
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The great saphenous vein drains into....
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the femoral vein within the femoral triangle
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Borders of the femoral triangle?
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(1) inguinal ligament superiorly
(2) sartorius muscle laterally (3) adductor longus medially |
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RVH caused by pulmonary hypertension?
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cor pulmonale
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Increase in the size of the four chambers of the heart?
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dilated cardiomyopathy
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Causes of LVH?
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essential HTN and aortic stenosis
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Metabolism of 1g of protein or carbohydrates yields how many calories?
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4 calories per gram
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1g of fat yields how many calories?
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9 calories per gram
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Precursor of B endorphins, ACTH, and MSH?
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proopiomelanocortin (POMC)
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Released in response to growth hormone?
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Somatomedin C
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Infant with rigidity and spasms?
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tetanus
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Prevents tetanus in infants?
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maternal immunization w/ tetanus toxoid
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Most frequent inborn error of metabolism in Japan?
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Histidinemia
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Deficiency in Histadase?
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Histidinemia
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MOA of rifampin?
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inhibits bacterial DNA dependant RNA polymerase
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Rifampin resistance
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modification of the rifampin binding site on bacterial DNA dependant RNA polymerase
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Isoniazid is converted to its active form by.......
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mycobaterial catalase peroxidase
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Inhibits DNA gyrase in bacterial cells?
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fluoroquinolones
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Name some intracellular organisms?
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(1) Salmonella
(2) Neisseria gonorrhoae (3) chlamydia (4) Rickettsia |
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MCC of iron deficiency anemia in adults?
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blood loss
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Causative agent in walking pneumonia?
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mycoplasma pneumoniae
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Human antibodies to this organism causes RBC destruction and anemia?
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mycoplasma
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Vitamin that increases HDL cholesterol?
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niacin (vit B3)
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Decreases LDL levels by inhibiting cholesterol absorption from the gut?
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ezetimibe
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Side effect of fibrates and bile acid binding resins?
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increased risk for gallstones
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Drug combo that causes gallstones?
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gemfibrozil & cholestyramine
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Name three beta lactamase inhibitors?
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(1) tazobactam
(2) sulbactam (3)clavulanic acid |
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Increases the spectrum of penicillins?
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beta lactamase inhibitors
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