Random III Flashcards
1
Q
Greenish brown ring around the eyes, unilateral hand tremor, family history of liver cirrhosis
A
Wilsons
(Keiser fleischer rings)
(copper)
2
Q
Bronze skin, features of liver failure
A
Haemochromatosis
3
Q
Stomach epithelium cells + their function
A
Chief cell- secretes pepsinogen (precursor for pepsin)
Parietal cells- HCL, (convert pepsinogen to pepsin to digest proteins)
Goblet cells- mucous (protect lining of the stomach)
Enterochromaffin like cells- secrete histamine which stimulate G cells to produce gastrin
G cells- gastrin
4
Q
1st line investigation for intermittent leg claudication
A
ABPI