Non Disease Flashcards
Steps in stress response (Hormone and where it releases)
1) CRH releases from hypothalamus
2) ACTH releases from anterior pituitary
3) Cortisol from adrenal cortex
What is steatorrhea and what causes it?
Fat in stool
Malabsorption syndromes
What cells are in innate immunity?
neutrophil, macrophage, monocyte, natural killer, dendritic cell
What cells are in adaptive immunity?
B lymphocytes: plasma effector cells, memory cells, antibodies
What cells are in cell mediated immunity?
CD4 helper T cells, CD8 cytotoxic T cells, dendritic cells
What are the monosaccharides?
Fructose, galactose, glucose
What are the disacchardies?
Lactose, maltose, sucrose
What are the poysaccarides?
Starch, dextrin, fiber
Where are carbs absorbed?
S. intestine
Where are proteins absorbed?
S. intestine
Where are lipids absorbed?
S. intestine
Where is water absorbed?
Stomach and L. intestine
Acquired causes of hypercoagualitibility
Autoimmune, cancers, sickle cell, polycythemia vera, oral contraceptives, pregnancy
A-Alpha detects
Proprioception
A-Beta detects
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