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when can we do a anomaly scan
18-20 weeks
when can we do a dating scan
8-14 weeks
what is a anomaly scan used for
detects abnormalities in the fetus
What are we testing for with PKU
a substitution mutation which makes the enzyme non functional that converts phenylaline to tyrosine
what does a blood/urine test check for
checks for chemical markers which vary during pregnancy
effect sympathetic system has on intestinal secretions and peristalsis
decreases
effect parasympathetic system has on intestinal secretions and peristalsis
increases
how does the parasympathetic system decrease heart rate
releases acetylcholine
what is the job of atp in glycolysis
provides phosphate for phosphorylation of glucose and intermediates
what do dehydrogenase enzymes do
they extract hydrogen + electrons , combine with NAD to form NADH
what is necessary in order for the citric acid cycle to occur
cell must have oxygen
what is the function of pyruvate in the citric acid cycle
loses one C02 to become acetyl group
what is the function of Acetyl in the citric acid cycle
combines with co-enzyme A to form Acetylcoenzyme A
what is the function of oxalocetate in the citric acid cycle
combines with acetyl to form citrate
what is the function of citrate in the citric acid cycle
is broken down to oxalocetate, C02 released ATP made