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Intermediary Metabolism 1
Stability balance or equilibrium ...,
The level or point at which a var...,
Self adjusting mechanism by the i...
28  cards
Physiology of the Endocrine system( Prof Joji)
List 5 functions of hormones,
Name 8 nb endocrine glands,
Classifications of hormones accor...
14  cards
Anatomy of the Endocrine glands
Briefly explain where the hypotha...,
Name two functions of the hypotha...,
What are the anterior relations o...
11  cards
Histology Of The Endocrine System
Name 3 components of the anterior...,
Name three components of the post...,
Give 5 types of endocrine cells a...
27  cards
Endocrine Physiology Part 2
Name and explain three ways in wh...,
The stalk that connects the pitui...,
Structure that links and co ordin...
22  cards
Physiology Of The Thyroid Gland
Give four functions of thyroid ho...,
What is the 1st endocrine gland t...,
Describe the structure of the thy...
15  cards
Human Nutrition Practical
What is meant by nutritional status,
What influences the nutritional s...,
What is the purpose of a nutritio...
38  cards
Physiology: The Adrenal Medulla
Which nervous system regulates th...,
Name three hormones produced by t...,
What are the hormones produced by...
23  cards
Physiology Of The Adrenal Gland(Physiology)
The steroid hormones secreted by ...,
What is the function of aldostero...,
From anterior to posterior name t...
15  cards
Pathophysiology Of Thyroid Dysfunction( Chemical Pathology)
What tests are used for thyroid f...,
Major binding protein for t3 and t4,
Most abundant binding protein for...
16  cards
Anatomy Of The Adrenals And Genital Systems(Anatomy)
Describe the structure of suprare...,
List the anterior and posterior r...,
Explain the arterial supply of ad...
24  cards
Physiology Of Kidneys(physiology)
List 5 functions of the kidneys,
What are the two types of nephron...,
What is the diff btwn the blood s...
32  cards
Cardiac Physiology (Physiology)
Name the three components of the ...,
Where is the heart located,
Two upper chambers of the heart
19  cards
The Blood Vessels And Blood Pressure (Physiology)
What is meant by pressure gradient,
Three factors that determine vasc...,
What is the relationship btwn flo...
30  cards
Calcium Homeostasis (physiology)
What stimulates the release of pth,
In which cells is calcitonin rele...,
What do we call the stimuli cause...
19  cards
Anatomy of the Thyroid and Parathyroid glands(Anatomy)
What are the anatomical relations...,
Describe the embryological develo...,
Explain the blood supply process ...
8  cards
Analytical aspects of cardiac disease(chem Path)
What are the four diseases that m...,
Name two coronary heart diseases,
An example of a cerebrovascular d...
25  cards
Pathophysiology of disorders of mineral metabolism (chem path)
What are the key hormones regulat...,
How does pth regulate minerals,
How does calcitriol regulate mine...
30  cards
Calcium Homeostasis: Bone and calcification hormones (pharmacology)
Five functions of calcium,
Three functions of phosphate,
Name the protein that carries cal...
18  cards
Eicosanoids, Melatonin, Histamine, Bradykinin, Serotonin (Physiology)
What are eicosanoids 2,
What cleaves the eicosanoids and ...,
Examples of eicosanoids
20  cards
NSAIDs( Pharmacology)
What are nsaids,
What is inflammation,
What does inflammation assist the...
27  cards
The Female Reproductive System (Physiology)
Name three layers of the uterus,
What are the functions of the ovary,
What cells structure produces the...
17  cards
The Male Reproductive System (Physiology)
Release of gonadotrophins is cont...,
Which cells produces inhibin,
What do we call the condition in ...
15  cards
Reproductive Dysfunction (Physiology)
Why are clinical evaluations done...,
What are the diagnostic categorie...,
Which disorders can cause testost...
17  cards
Neurotransmitters (physiology)
Two types of cell to cell communi...,
Three mechanisms used for local c...,
What are neurotransmitters
13  cards
The autonomic nervous system (physiology)
Three functions of the ans,
What are the two efferent neurons...,
What is a ganglion
20  cards
Thermoregulation (physiology)
Which mechanism is responsible fo...,
How is heat lost 4,
Normal body temperature in humans
18  cards
Nervous control system, PAIN (physiology)
What is pain,
List three functions of pain,
Name and differentiate btwn the t...
20  cards
Histamine and Serotonin (pharmacology)
What is histamine,
What are the major histamine prod...,
What activates the release of his...
30  cards
Autonomic Nervous System (pharmacology)
What are the processes that the a...,
Hardware requirements of the ans 7,
What are the termination of neuro...
32  cards
Nervous Control, The Sensory System (physiology)
What does the afferent division o...,
What does the efferent division o...,
Four types of sensations
30  cards
Nervous Control, The Motor System (physiology)
What are the three types of movem...,
Where does the highest control of...,
What is a reflex
27  cards
Gluco- and Mineralcorticosteroids (pharmacology)
What are the three effects of glu...,
What are the therapeutic uses of ...,
What is the effect of mineralcort...
5  cards
Body Fluids and Compartments (physiology)
Which solvent drives the folding ...,
True or false infants have low ex...,
What may be the reason why infant...
38  cards
Hyponatremia and Hypernatremia (chemical pathology)
What is the normal range of sodiu...,
What are the symptoms of hyponatr...,
What are the signs of hyponatremia 6
27  cards
Disturbances of potassium concentration (chemical pathology)
What roles do potassium do 5,
How do we obtain potassium balance 3,
How does aldosterone stimulate po...
12  cards
Kidneys (pharmacology)
List two ways in which blood pres...,
What does the raas function to co...,
Organs systems involved in raas 4
54  cards
Acid-base (physiology)
What is ph,
Ph of the human body,
Why is ph important 3
31  cards
Acid-base Disorder(chem path)
What are the normal values for 1 ...,
What do we call a condition where...,
What do we call the process that ...
14  cards
Blood Plasma, Haematology (physiology)
Three components of the hematocrit,
What are the constituents of bloo...,
What are the three groups of plas...
10  cards
Whole Blood, Haematology (physiology)
What are the functions of blood 5,
Characteristics of blood 5,
How do we determine haematocrit
18  cards
Haematopoiesis (physiology)
Process that gives rise to formed...,
Define the monophylatic theory of...,
What is the route of erythrocyte ...
12  cards
White Blood Cells (physiology, Haematology)
What are the functional character...,
What are the principal steps in i...,
Which type of wbc has lysosomal e...
14  cards
RBCs And Haemoglobin (haematology, Physiology)
What is the main function of rbcs,
Explain how rbcs transport carbon...,
Which enzyme catalyses the reacti...
33  cards
Gas Exchange and Transport(haem, Physiology)
Three variables that causes the r...,
Explain the process of gaseous ex...,
Explain the external respiration 4
8  cards
Blood Groups(haem, Physiology)
Another name for antigens,
Another name for antibodies,
Explain the four blood types
8  cards
Haemostasis-Platelets(physiology)
Explain the mechanism of action f...,
Inhibitors of platelet release 5,
Name the three phases of haemostasis
11  cards
Clinical Aspects of Porphyria (physiology)
Two classifications of porphyria,
Generally what causes a hepatic p...,
What are some of the symptoms and...
3  cards
Recreational Drugs
What are the classes of drugs and...,
What was the main ingredient of t...,
Clinical use of cocaine
8  cards
Substance Abuse (chem Path)
What are conditions that need dru...,
What are the four important consi...,
What are the three main routes of...
15  cards
Haematology
What is haematology,
What do you need to have a good f...,
What is the significance behind t...
8  cards
Clinical and Laboratory assessment in Haematology(haematology)
What symptoms do we look for in a...,
What symptoms do we look for in a...,
What symptoms do we look for in a...
17  cards
Benign Disorders Of White Cells (haematology)
How do we classify benign disorde...,
What are the characteristics as w...,
What do we call the increase in t...
14  cards
Classification of Anaemia and Iron (haematology)
What characterises anaemia,
What are the normal values of hb ...,
What are the symptoms of anaemia 8
26  cards
Haemolytic Anaemias (haematology)
What is haemolytic anaemia,
What are the clinical features of...,
What are the lab features of haem...
23  cards
Macrocytic Anaemias (haematology)
What are the causes of macrocytos...,
Vit b12 and folate are essential ...,
Another name for vitamin b12
13  cards
Haematology Practical
What are the components of haemog...,
Which molecule is responsible for...,
Role of haemoglobin
49  cards
Bone Marrow Failure (haematology)
What are the causes of bone marro...,
What is aplastic anaemia 3,
What are the causes of aplastic a...
12  cards
Inherited and acquired bleeding disorders (haematology)
What causes bleeding disorders 4,
What do deficiency mean 1 quantit...,
What are the vascular bleeding di...
22  cards
Platelet Disorders (haematology)
What is primary haemostasis,
What is secondary haemostasis,
Two types of platelet disorders a...
10  cards
Thrombosis and Embolism (haematology)
What are the three natural antico...,
What are the causes of thrombosis,
What type of clot forms in 1 vein...
22  cards
Blood Transfusion (haematology)
Name the reagent used in a coombs...,
What is leucodepletion,
What happens if leucodepletion is...
9  cards
Foundations of exercise inc chronic disease and disabilities (physiology)
What is a chronic disease,
For how long should an adult 18 y...,
What are the effects of physical ...
8  cards
An Introduction to immunology (physiology)
A protein molecule that binds wit...,
A substance that can bind to an a...,
The specific surface feature of a...
30  cards
Ethics (immunology)
What is meant by biomedical ethics,
Which philosopher is behind the p...,
Which philosopher is behind the p...
16  cards
Cholesterol, Diabetes, Gout (pharmacology)
What are the drugs that are used ...,
What is the mechanism of action f...,
What is the mechanism of action f...
20  cards

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