General Flashcards
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Disadvantage of aspirin?
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Inhibits COX-1, which produces stomach membrane. Acid damage possible
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What does aspirin do?
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Inhibits production of THROMBOXANE which causes platelets to stick together
Blocks some cell signalling pathways
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Q
Why is cyanide poisonous?
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Impairs mitochondria’s enzymes- electrons can’t be transferred and respiration is hampered. Suffocate.
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Q
Define thrombosis
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Blood clot
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What does penicillin do?
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Enzymes digest transpeptinase, so cell walls fall apart
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Q
Function of inflammation on injury?
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White blood cells more abundant
Can attack any bacteria that have got into the wound
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Function of swelling on injury?
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Cushions area to protect while healing
