Endocrine 9-11% Flashcards

1
Q

GH causes which if the following?

A) osteoclast over osteoblast
B) catabolism of proteins and aa
C) decreased carb metabolism
D) sth about fatty acids and adipocytes

A

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2
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Where is ADH / vasopressin formed

A
  • Posterior pituitary gland
  • Magnocellular neurosecretory neurons in the paraventricular nucleus of hypothalmus
  • supraoptic nucleus
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3
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Angiotensin II is generated by what alternatice enzyme method

A

Chymase

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4
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Mechanism of hypoglycaemia with Addisons
A) increased gluconeogenesis
B) decreased absorption from the gut
C) decreased reabsorption from the kidney
D) increased sensitivity to insulin receptors

A

Increased sensitivity to insulin receptors

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5
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If dog with hypoadrenocorticism not treated, what clin path changes happens

A

Incre crea

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6
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What exacerbates hepatic encephalopathy

A

Hyperglycaemia

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7
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Which protease inhibitors are important in acute pancreatitis

A

Pancreatic secretory trypsin inhibitor (PSTI), also known as serine protease inhibitor Kazal type I(SPINK1), binds rapidly to trypsin, inhibits its activity and is likely to protect the pancreas from prematurely activated trypsinogen. Therefore, it is an important factor in the onset of pancreatitis.

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8
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Clinical signs in cat with hepatic encephalopathy

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Ptyalism – salivation

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