clinical correlations 2 Flashcards
What body type has issues with airway?
apple
phosphaphatidylinositol plays what role in the signaling cascade?
cleaved by phospholipase C resulting in IP3 and DAG ,
calcium
glucocorticoids upregulate lipocortins that inhibit ?
phospholipase A2
PGF2 is responsible for
uterine contraction
PGI2 is responsible for
prostacyclin
vasodilation inhibits platelet aggregation pain sensitization gastric cryoprotection PDA
PGE2
pain sensitization
PGD2
bronchoconstriction
TXA2
platelet aggregation
bronchoconstriction
vasoconstriction
LTD4
bronchoconstriction
Fish oil does what ?
lowers VLDL
Fish oil contains
omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids
hold fish oil for how long before surgery?
10-14 days
in Keto acidosis glucagon is elevated and insulin is decreased. What four things does this lead to?
lipolysis
free fatty acids in plasma
hepatic output of ketone bodies
ketoacidosis
HDL cholesterol is our friend. Why?
retrieve cholesterol from cells and tissues,
decrease foam cells in intima
inhibitors of HMG coa reductase?
statins