UW7 Flashcards
What is the length constant of a neuron?
how far along an axon an electrical impulse can propagate. Distance at which the originating potential decreases to 37% of its original amplitude
temporal summation
sequential impulses from the same same neuron over time
Spatial summation
simultaneous impulses from several different neurons
Time constant of a neuron
how long it takes for a change in membrane potential to achieve 63% of a new value. Lower time constants allow quicker changes in membrane potential, thus increasing axonal conduction speed
failure of obliteration during development leads to an abnormal connectionb etween the scrotum and the peritoneal cavity?
Processes vaginalis
what allows reassortment in viruses
segmented genomes (orthomyxo, rotavirus)
what does frothy, foamy urine indicate
Proteinuria or bile salts in urine
how does loss of protein in urine change fluid dynamics?
decrease plasma oncotic pressure (leads to edema)
how does a decrease in capillary hydrostatic pressure change fluid dynamics?
Decrease net plasma filtration
how does aldosterone levels change in nephrotic syndrome?
plasma oncotic pressure is decreased so effective circulating intravascular volume is decreased leading to an increased aldosterone level
macrpphages release what cytokines in septic shock
Il1 and TNFa
fever, rash, shock
Toxic shock syndrome mediated by TSST-1, exfoliative toxin or enterotoxin that brings MHC and TCR in close proximity to cause widespread acitivation of T cells leading to release of IL2 (Tcell) and IL1 and TNFa from macrophages
Where should thoracentesis be preformed?
between the 7th ribs along the midclavicular line, the 9th ribs along the midaxillary line and 11th ribs along the paravertebral line. Along the upper border of the rib
What are the borders of the pleura?
midclavicular: 7th, Midaxillary: 10th, Paravertebral: 12
Where do the intercostal vein, artery and nerve lie along the ribs
the lower border
Collagen type I
Dermis, bone, tendons, ligaments, dentin, cornea, blood vessels, scar tissue
Collagen type II
cartilage, vitreous humor, nucleus pulposus
Collagen type III
Skin, lungs, intestines, blood vessels, bone marrow, granulation tissue
Collagen type IV
Basement membranes
Nomal pCO2
40
Normal HCO3
24
normal pH
$7.40
pH 40
Respiratory acidosis. Renal compensation is slow and takes 3-5 days to have max effect (HCO3
pH 7.3, CO2=70, HCO3= 26
compensated respiratory acidosis (chronic)
low pH, low HCO3, low PCO2
diabetic ketoacidosis with respiratory compensation ( kussmaul breathing)
high pH, high HCO3, high pCO2
contraction alkalosis. Overuse of diuretics loss leads to compensatory aldosterone production which leads to loss of potassium and hydrogen ions by kidneys. Metabolic alkalosis
high pH, low pCO2 and slightly low HC03
panic attack ( acute so no compensatory response)
vagal efferent activity on bronchial smooth muscle
bronchial smooth muscle contraction (muscarinic M3 receptors) and increased mucous secretions
Anti-cholinergic drugs that cause bronchodilation
Tiotropium and ipratropium
lymphatic drainage of scrotum
superficial inguinal lymph nodes
lymphatic drainage of testis, glands penis
Deep inguinal lymph nodes
Lymphatic drainage from testes
Para-aortic lymph nodes
dyspnea, distended neck veins, distant heart sounds, pulsus paradoxus
pericardial effusion
headache, facial plethora, dilated veins of neck and upper torso
Superior vena cava syndrome (SCLC)
Degeneration of the putamen is seen in what disease
Wilson’s disease (medial to the insula and lateral to the GP)
Which brain structure is affected in Huntington’s disease
Caudate
Fibrous intimal thickening with endocardial plaques limited to the right heart
Carcinoid heart disease
5 hydroxyindoleacetic acid is a metabolite of
Serotonin
VMA is a metabolite of
Epinephrine and norepinephrine
elevated phenylalanine in urine
PKU (phenylalanine hydroxylase deficiency)
subendothelial immune complex deposition leads to thickening and thinning of the glomerular BM “tram track”
membranoproliferative GN
Subepithelial immune complex deposition leads to “spike and dome” on EM
Membranous GN
sclerotic changes in some portions of some glomeruli
Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis. Secondary to HIV infection, heroin abuse, severe obesity
proliferation of lymphocytes, endothelial cells within capillary loops
Diffuse proliferative GN
Catabolism of what amino acids leads to formation of proprionic acid
Valine, Isoleucine, threonine, methionine
What enzyme deficiency is responsible for propionic acidemia
proprionyl coA carboxylase ( conversion of proprionyl coA to methylmalonyl CoA)
what vitamin is given as an IM injection at birth?
K
What drugs cause vasodilation of arterioles in nonischemic regions leading to decreased perfusion in ischemic areas?
adenosine and dipyridamole (coronary steal)
What part of the stomach does H. pylori affect
antrum
which part of the stomach does autoimmune chronic gatritis affect
body of the stomach ( destruction of parietal cells)
Solitary ring enhancing lesion on Brain MRI in HIV pt
Primary central nerveous system lymphoma
pupillary dilator muscle has which adrenergic receptors
alpha 1 ( phenylephrine is selective alpha agonist for pupil dilation)
adrenergic receptors on the uterus
Beta 2 (uterine relaxation; terbutaline is a B2 agonist)
Adrenergic receptors on the bladder
alpha 1 (contraction of internal urethral sphincter)