Test 75: All Flashcards
What is the PD-1 receptor and where is it found
- found on cancer cells
- inhibit T-cell activity
Where is CD28 found and role
- naive T cell
- binds to APC B7 receptor
- costimulatory signal for T cell activation
Normally, what are 2 sources of HCl neutralization
- submucosal (brunner) glands
2. pancreatic duct secretion
Presence of aid in duodenum and jejunum causes release of what
secretin
- stimulates secretion of bicarbonate from submucosal glands and pancreas
Where is bicarbonate secreted from from ileum and colon
ileum: villi
colon: crypts
What cytokines mediate systemic inflammatory response
IL-1
IL-6
TNF - alpha
what are acute phase reactants
- fibrinogen
- ferritin
- C-reactive protien
- serum amyloid A
- serum Amyloid P
- complement factors
role of Thromboxane A2
- vasoconstriction
- platelet aggregation
Impact of fibrinogen on erythrocyte sedimentation rate ( ESR)
fibrinogen increases ESR
What in cyclophosphamide causes hemorrhagic cystitis
- acrolein
Dexrazoxane
iron-chelating agent
- prevent anthracycline-induce cardiotoxicity
Filgrastim
G-CSF
Folinic acid
treat methotrexate overdose
Early systolic, high-frequency click over there right second interspace
bicupsid aortic valve
CSF flows from third ventricle to fourth ventricle via
cerebral aqueduct of Sylvius
Obstruction at foramen of Monro causes what.
enlargement of lateral ventricle
Obstruction of Magendie and Luschka causes what
enlargement of all 4 ventricles
What type of immunity is needed for listeria moncytogenes and why
- cell mediated
- rocket tails via actin polymerization that allows intracellular movement and cell-in broth, avoids antibodies
What is the virulence factor for Listeria?
Listeriolysin O: lyse vacuolar membrane
Excess of what vitamin can cause mental status changes, muscles weakness, constipation, polyuria/polydipsia, and dehydration
hypercalcemia
Sarcoidosis produces excess what
1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D
25-hyroxyvitamin D is converted to 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D via what and where
1-alpha-hydroxylase in kidneys, regulated by PTH
how does granulomatous diseases such as sarcoidosis and tuberculosis create hypercalemia
expression of 1-alpha-hydroxylate in activated macrophages
Amino acid Tryptophan makes what
Niacin and Serotonin
Treatment for Actinomyces israelii
penicillin
Varicocele
- dilated veins in pampiniform plexus due to increase venous pressure
Esophageal varices, rectal varices, and periumbilical venous distention are signs of what
portal venous hypertension
what is not part of portal venous hypertension
renal veins
Tay-Sachs is a deficiency in what
Hexosaminidase A
What accumulates in Tay-Sachs
GM2 ganglioside
patient with cherry-red macular spot and neurodegeneration
Tay-Sachs
Patient with Hepatosplanomegaly, neurodegeneration, and cherry-red macular spot
Neiman-Pick
What iniates atherosclerosis
endothelial cell injury
What is the rate-limiting enzyme in the pentose phosphate pathway
Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase
What does glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase convert
glucose-6-phosphate to 6-phosphogluconate
What does the pentose phosphate pathway produce
NADPH and ribose-5-phosphate
Relate pentose phosphate pathway and RBC
- RBC uses NADPH to maintain steady supply of glutathione
Yellow-green vaginal discharge and vaginal burning
Trichomas vaginitis
Best test to confirm diagnosis for Trichomas Vaginitis
Saline microscopy ( wet Mount)
Carbonxyhemoglobin, partial pressure of oxygen and methemoglobinemia concentration levels when CO poisoning
Carboxyhemoglobin increases
partial pressure of oxygen and methhemoglobinemia same