Mneumonics Flashcards
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Hypothalamus functions
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Hypothalamus wears TAN HATS • Thirst and water balance • Adenohypophysis • Neurohypophysis • Hunger and satiety • Autonomic regulation • Temperature regulation • Sexual urges and emotions
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Adrenal cortex layers
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GFR
From outside in, 3 layers:
• G: Zona glomerulosa makes aldosterone (salt regulation)
• F: Zona fasciculate makes cortisol
• R: Zona reticular makes sex hormones (testosterone)
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Autonomic nervous system
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Fight or flight: sympathetic
Rest and digest: parasympathetic
4
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Cell Cycle
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Go Santa Go! Merry Christmas! G1, S, G2, M, C: • Growth phase 1 • DNA synthesis (replication) • Growth phase 2 • mitosis • cytokinesis
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Germ layer components:
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- ectoderm–E words- exterior layer, enamel, encephalon (brain), epidermis
- Mesoderm–M words- middle layer, mesenchyme, muscles
- Endoderm– Inside layer (GI tract, respiratory tract, and thyroid/thymus)
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Epidermis layers
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Some Californians Like Games on Sandy Beaches Epidermis layers from surface to base: • Stratum corundum • Lucidum • Granulosum • Spinosum • Basalis
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Glycolysis
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Goodness Gracious, Father Franklin Didn't Go Buy Perfect Pumpkins to Prepare Pies Sequence of reactions • Glucose • Glucose 6-P • Fructose 6-P • Fructose 1,6-diP • Dihydroxyacetone-P • Glyceraldehyde- P • 1,3-Biphosphoglycerate • 3-phosphoglycerate • 2-phosphoglycerate • Phosphoenolpyruvate (PEP) • Pyruvate
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O2 Dissociation Right Shift
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A right shift is a DATE with CO2 • CO2 • D- 2,3 Diphosphoglycerate DPG • A- Acidosis • T- Temperature • E- Exercise
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Liver Functions
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PUSH DoG • Protein synthesis • Ureas synthesis • Storage • Hormone synthesis • Detoxification • Glucose and fat metabolism
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Kidney layers
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- Outer Cortex
* Inner Medulla
11
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Flow of fluid through the kidney
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Be Prepared to Look Happy During Computer-based Testing Flow of fluid through kidney: • Bowman's capsule • Proximal tubules • Loop of Henle • Distal and Convoluted Tubules
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Proximal Tubule
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ROW USA • Reabsorbs • Organic (solutes) • Water • Urea • Secretes • Ammonia
