1.2.4. Metabolism, Endocrinology, Haematology

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Nutrition, Diet & Body Weight
Define cell metabolism,
What is the function of metabolism,
What is interconversion is regard...
51  cards
Carbohydrates & Glycolysis
What are the 4 stages of carb cat...,
How does stage 1 of carb cataboli...,
How does lactose intolerance develop
35  cards
Carbohydrate & Krebs & ETC
Explain the role of pyruvate dehy...,
What happens when there is pdh de...,
Briefly what is the tca cycle
21  cards
Energy Production Lipids
What is a lipid,
Describe the classes of lipids,
What are the tissues involved in ...
19  cards
Alcohol Metabolism & Oxidative Stress
Describe how alcohol is metabolised,
What is the recommended alcohol l...,
What part of alcohol met is toxic...
36  cards
Proteins & Amino Acid Metabolism
Why is creatinine useful as a cli...,
Explain nitrogen balance,
When does nitrogen balance change
26  cards
Energy Storage, Glycogen & Fat
How and where is glucose stored,
What tissues have an absolute req...,
Briefly explain the structure of ...
27  cards
Lipid Transport
Name the major groups lipids include,
Outline the key characteristics o...,
What do lipoprotein particles con...
26  cards
Haematopoiesis Erythropoiesis & Iron
What is the function of bone marrow,
What hormones control haematopoiesis,
What is the reticuloendothelial s...
30  cards
Anaemia, Vit B12, Folate & Polycythaemia
Define anaemia,
What are the symptoms and signs o...,
What are the 3 causes of reduced ...
26  cards
The Spleen, WBCs, Cytopenia
Describe the role of the spleen,
What are the causes for splenomegaly,
Outline palpating the spleen
23  cards
Endocrine System & Appetite
Describe the main features of con...,
Discuss examples of biological rh...,
What does the pineal gland do
22  cards
The Thyroid Gland
Describe the location of the thyr...,
Outline the structure of the thyr...,
Briefly out the embryological dev...
21  cards
Thyroid Dysfunction
In what position is a thyroid exa...,
What is the pre tracheal fascia,
What markers can be used to image...
25  cards
Hypothalamic Pituitary Axis, GH
Where is the pituitary found,
Describe the structure of the pit...,
What is the name of the pituitary...
26  cards
Pituitary Disorders
What is seen in gh def,
Outline the characteristics of gh...,
What is the clinical presentation...
24  cards
The Adrenal Glands & Disorders
Where are the adrenal glands located,
Describe the anatomical division ...,
Name the hormones produced by the...
34  cards
Diabetes Mellitus
Describe the condition of diabete...,
Outline type 1 dm,
Outline type 2 dm
14  cards
The Endocrine Pancreas
What is the function of the pancreas,
What cell type prod insulin,
What cell type prod glucagon
13  cards
Calcium Metabolism
Explain the significance of maint...,
Describe the hormonal regulation ...,
Describe the hormonal regulation ...
31  cards
Metabolism During Exercise
What is the main feature of catab...,
What is the main features of anab...,
Describe the major metabolic fuel...
14  cards

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