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2 Physiology 2nd LE Flashcards

1
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What is serum

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Plasma minus clotting factors

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2
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What is plasma

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Blood without formed elements

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3
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Plasma protein that carries lipids and hormones

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Albumin

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4
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Plasma protein that carries hormones and immune function

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Globulin

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5
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Define hematocrit

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Volume percentage of rbcs in blood

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6
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Why rbc has a finite lifespan

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Without a nucleus

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7
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Are immature RBCs

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Reticulocytes

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8
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Significant of reticulocyte count test

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Indicator rate of rbc production secondary to demand like hemolysis and prolonged exposure to high altitudes where there’s lower oxygen levels

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9
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Primary stimulator of rbc production

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Epo

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10
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Transcription complex which responds to changes in oxygen. Binds to epo gene and triggers epo protein formation

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hypoxia inducible factoe

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11
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Factors needed in rbc production

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FolateVit b12

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12
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Importance of folate

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Dna synthesis, maturation of rbcs

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13
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Importance of vit b12

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Incorporates circulating folate into developing rbcs for final maturation of rbcs

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14
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What is pernicious anemia

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Failure to produce intejnsic faxtor, deficient b12 absorption, large megaloblastic rbcs

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15
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Storage form of iron

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Ferritin

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16
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Protein carrier of iron

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Transferrin

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17
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Type of stem call committed to erythrocyte maturation

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CFU-E

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18
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Normal rbc in men and women

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4.5 to 6 million rbcs / microliter4.2-5 million

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19
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Contractile protein which help in cell shape and flexibility

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Spectrin

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20
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Describe MCV

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Hct/number of rbcsToo small or too large rbcs

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21
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Average concentration of hemoglobin in a given volume of blood

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Mean cell hemoglobin concentration

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22
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Average liefspan of ebc

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120

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23
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Fate of globin chains in rbc recycling

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Broken down into amino acids for new protein synthesis

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24
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Fate of iron in rbc recycling

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Transferred by transferrin to bone marrow and used for new hemoglobin

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25
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Abnromal variation in the size if the cell

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Anisocytosis

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26
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Abnormal variationnin the ahape of rbcs

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Poikilocytosis

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27
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RBCs form stacks or rolls

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Rouleaux

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28
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Wbc couns exceeding 50,000 with normal looking wbc

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Lukemoid reaction

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29
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Wbc couns exceeding 50,000 with abnormal looking wbc

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Leukemia

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30
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Wbc elevated in bacterial infection

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Neutrophil

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31
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Monocyte in the peripheral blood

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Macrophage

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32
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Elevated during allergic reactions; acid-loving; migrate to tissues with parasitic infection

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Eosinophils

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33
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Work with eosinophils for systemic allergic reaction

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Basophils

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34
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Effect of histamine and bradykinin in inflammation

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Vasodilation and increased permeability of capillaries

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35
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5 signs of inflammation

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Rubor: rednessDolor: painTumor: swellingCalor: warmth/heatLoss of function

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36
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Main adhesion molecule for capture and initiation of rolling of wbc in the inflammatory process; makes the endothelium sticky

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P-selectin

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37
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Mediate the firm adhesion if wbcs in the endothelium

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E-selectin

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38
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Stimulates transmigration of wbc

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Interleukin 8, cadherin, and cd11/cd18

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39
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First line if defense in the blood

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Neutrophils

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40
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First line of defense in the tissues, more powerful than neutrophils

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Macrophages

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41
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Half-life of macrophages

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17 hours

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42
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Macrophages in the liver

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Kupfer cell

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43
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Macrophages in the dermal layes

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Langerhans cell

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44
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Macrophages in the brain

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Microglia

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45
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Maxrophages in the lungs

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Alveolar macrophage

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46
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Phases of hemostasis

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Vascular phase -vasoconstrictionPlatelet phase - platelet plug formationCoagulation phase - coagulation (blood clotting)Growth of fibrous tissueFibrinolytic phas - lysis of clot

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47
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A large glycoprotein which mediates platelet adhesion to injured endothelium; stabilizes factor VIII

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Von willebrand factor

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48
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Secreted by healthy vessels to inhibit platelet aggregation

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Prostacyclin

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49
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Blood test which measure the function of extrinsic and common pathways of clotting

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Prothrombin time

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50
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Role of calcium in clotting

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Allows clotting to start

51
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Test for clotting which measures the integrity of the intrinsic system (factors XII, XI, VII, IX) and common pathway

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Activated partial thromboplastin time

52
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Precipitates and de-ionizes calcium to prevent clotting

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Citrate and oxalate

53
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Three essential steps in clotting

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Formation of prothrombin activator complexConversion of prothrombin to thrombinConversion of fibrinogen to fibrin fibers

54
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Actual enzyme that will convert prothrombin to thrombin

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Active factor x

55
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Platelet activators (5 important)

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Collagen -from damaged epitheliumADP - from damaged RBCs and activated plateletsThromboxane A2 - from activated plateletsPlatelet factor 3 - from plateletsThrombin -circulating in the plasma

56
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Clotting factors 2,7,9,10

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II- prothrombinVII - proconvertin (stable factor)IX - plasma thromboplastin component, christmas factorX - stuart-prower factor

57
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Forms the prothrombin activator complex

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Factor Xa combines with factor V and phospholipids

58
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Point at which both extrinsic and intrinsic pathway converge to form the common pathway

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Activation of factor X

59
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Is a protease that splits prothrombin and activates enzyme thrombin

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factor Xa

60
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The most potent physiological activator Catalyzes the conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin

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Thrombin

61
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Cross-links adjacent fibrin fibers via covalent bondingStrengthens and stabilizes the clot

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Factor XIII

62
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Breaks down fibrin inti soluble fragments

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Plasmin

63
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Classes of hemorrhage

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Class I -750 mlClass II - beyond 750 ml, sympathetic stimulation inc HR, cyanotic, cool extremities, hyperventilationClass III - hemorrhagic shock, drop in BP, confusion, PR >100 bpmClass IV - vital organ perfusion is failing

64
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Baroreceptor reflexes

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Fall in bp causes activation of sympathetic adrenergic symptoms:Constricted blood vessels, increased hr, increased contractility

65
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Chemoreceptor reflexes in systemic acidosis due to decreased blood flow to organs

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Sympathetic response

66
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Essential cofactor of factors 2,7,9,10

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Vitamin K

67
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Missing factor in hemophilia

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Factor VIII

68
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Function of the c3b in the complement system

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For opsonization and phagocytosisBinds to surface of the pathogen and makes it more “palatable” for phagocytosis

69
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The convergence of all the three pathways of the complement system

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Formation of c3b

70
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Immunoglobulin in primary immune response

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IgM

71
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Immunoglobulin in secondary immune response

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IgG

72
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Helper T cells which help b lymphocytes to produce antibodies

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Cd4+ t cells / helper t cells

73
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Cytotoxic t cells

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Cd8+ T cells

74
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Complication of measles

A

Pneumonia

75
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Infant born before completing __ weeks of gestation are prone to developing normochromic and normocytic anemia

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32 weeks

76
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Anemia of prematurity resolves at __ months

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3-6 months

77
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Basic workup for anemia includes (lab tests)

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CbcType and coombs testReticulocyte countReview of blood smearSerum bilirubin measurement

78
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Physiologic regulator of platelet production

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Thrombopoietin

79
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Platelet disorder where there is defective clot retractionGood platelet count but only half are functional

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Thrombasthenia

80
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A hemorrhagic disease characterized by extravasation if blood into the tissues, the skin, and mucous membranes causing ecchymoses and petechiae

A

Vascular purpura

81
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Coagulation system of fetus begins at

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10-11 weeks gestation

82
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Vitamin-k depending clotting factors

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ii, vii, ix, x

83
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Coagulation factors deficient in hemophilia

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xiii, ix, xi

84
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Clotting disorder where platelets have been fully utilized and consumed, resulting to bleeding all over

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Disseminated intravascular coagulation

85
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Week of gestation when surfactant are secreted and detectable amounts are in the amniotic fluid

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27 weeks if gestation

86
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Start of respiratory development in uteri where major airways began to develop (weeks)

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4 weeks

87
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Pneumocyte type lining the alveoli which are flat with large cytoplasmic extensions; primary lining cells of the alveoli

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Type I pneumocyte

88
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Pneumocyte type lining the alveoli that is thicker and the only ones secreting surfactants in vivo

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Type II pneumocyte

89
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Functions to stabilize the alveoli, prevent collapse, and reduces work of breathing by decreasing surface tension forces

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Surfactant

90
Q

Marks the transition period from a very dependent respiratory system to an independent system of newborn

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First breath

91
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2 zones if lower respiratory tract

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1-16 generations: conducting zone (anatomic dead space)17-23 generations: respiratory zone (gas exchanger site)

92
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Main inspiratory muscle

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Diaphragm

93
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Maximum volume to which the lungs can be expanded with the greatest effort

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Total lung capacity

94
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Amount of air remaining inside the lungs after normal/quiet expiration

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Functional residual capacity

95
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Maximal amount of air one could still inspire

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Inspiratory capacity

96
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Maximal amount of air a person can expel after first filling to maximum extent and then expiring to maximum extent

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Vital capacity or forced vital capacity

97
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Term which means the ease by which the lungs can be expanded

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Compliance

98
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Is the pressure difference between the alveoli and the mouth divided by a flow rate

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Airway resistance

99
Q

Inhibits large TV and overdistentionInspiratory inhibitory reflex

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Hering-Breur inflation reflex

100
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Lung receptors stimulated by chemicals injected in the pulmonary circulation, and engorgement of the pulmonary capillaries, increase in interstitial fluid volume

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J receptors

101
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Stage of pediatric lung development:Primary bronchi elongate into the mesenchyme and divide into 2 main bronchi

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Embryonic

102
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Stage of pediatric lung development:Mesenchyme differentiates into cartilage smooth muscle, and connective tissueAll major conducting airways have formed

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Pseudoglandular

103
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Stage of pediatric lung development:Development of respiratory bronchioles with terminal sacs/primitive alveoliAbility to retain air at end-expirationAbility to maintain functional residual capacityMay survive but with difficulty

A

Canalicular

104
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Stage of pediatric lung development:First time contact between the air space and blood streamImmature surfactant

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Saccular

105
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Mature lung surfactant ratio

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2:1

106
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Stage of pediatric lung development:With mature surfactant

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Alveolar

107
Q

May be injected to the mother to initiate maturation of alveoli

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Steroid

108
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Total lung capacity of the newborn

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160 ml

109
Q

Causes a more reactive airway and may cause bronchospasms

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Histamine and methylcholine

110
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Factors opposing first breath

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Alveolar surface tensionViscosity of lung fluidDegree of lung complianceMucus, blood, meconium, amniotic fluid

111
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Inhibits fetal breathing movements

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Prostaglandin E2

112
Q

Prostaglandin inhibitors whih stimulate FBMs

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Indomethacin

113
Q

Depresses ventilation in the neonate

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Prostaglandin E1 and E2, and adenosine

114
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Protein-rich edema fluid inhibits

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Surfactant function

115
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Persistent acidemia inhibits

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Surfactant synthesis

116
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How glutamate affects breathing in the newborn

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Stimulates respiration

117
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How glycine and GABA affects breathing

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Essential for generating respiratory rhythm

118
Q

Age-specific respiratory pathogen in utero

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TORCH

119
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Age-specific respiratory pathogen at birth

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Group B strep/chlamydia

120
Q

Age-specific respiratory pathogen during infancy:

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H influenza, parainfluenza

121
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Age-specific respiratory pathogen for school-aged children

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RSV

122
Q

Classification of tracheal epithelium

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ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium

123
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Classification of bronchiole epithelium

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columnar epithelium

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