Metabolism, Endocrinology and Haematology

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Haemopoiesis
Where are the main sites of haemo...,
What are the five major lineage p...,
What is thrombopoiesis
6  cards
Anaemia
What is anaemia,
What are clinical signs of anaemia,
Why may anaemia develop overview ...
10  cards
Iron Anaemia and microcytic anaemia
What are microcytic anaemias,
What are the causes of microcytic...,
Why is free excess iron a problem
12  cards
Deficiencies in Red Cell production
What are some causes of abnormal ...,
Name some causes of reduced eryth...,
Name and briefly describe causes ...
9  cards
Haemolytic Anaemias
What is a haemolytic anaemia,
What are the symptoms of haemolyt...,
What complications are there of h...
10  cards
Haemoglobinopathies
What are haemoglobinopathies,
What are the categories of haemog...,
What is sickle cell anaemia and w...
13  cards
Myeloproliferative neoplasms - when haemopoieis goes wrong
What are mpns,
What are the main types of mpns,
What is polycythaemia and what ar...
28  cards
Haematology in systemic disease
What is the effect of a chronic r...,
What diseases are associated with...,
What can anaemia of chronic disea...
36  cards
Endocrine system
What are the two control centres ...,
Where is the biological clock loc...,
What happens in a biological rhythm
18  cards
Control of Appetite
Where is the appetite centre located,
What are the types of neurones in...,
What hormones are involved in the...
8  cards
HPA Axis and Growth Hormone
Where is the pituitary gland located,
Where do the two lobes of the pit...,
Where do axons from the hypothala...
22  cards
Pituitary Disorders
What are the two types of pituita...,
What is hypopituitarism and what ...,
What is a complete deficiency of ...
23  cards
The Pancreas Endocrine Function
What types of hormones are produc...,
What is the structure of insulin,
How can we test for any endogenou...
13  cards
Diabetes
Characterise both type 1 and type...,
What causes the destruction of th...,
Why does a type 1 diabetic get po...
20  cards
The Adrenal Glands
What types of hormones are produc...,
What hormones are produced by the...,
What are the three zones in the a...
14  cards
Disorders of Adrenal Function
What is an increased secretion of...,
What are the causes of cushings s...,
What are the signs and symptoms o...
19  cards
Thyroid Gland
Where is the thyroid gland locate...,
What two nerves lie in close prox...,
Where are the parathyroid glands ...
19  cards
Alcohol Metabolism
Where is the major site of alcoho...,
What is acetaldehyde oxidised fur...,
What is used up and what is produ...
10  cards
Oxidative Stress and Antioxidants
What are free radicals,
What are the species in the react...,
Name some endogenous sources of b...
19  cards
Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism
Where does stage 1 of catabolism ...,
What molecules stimulate uptake o...,
What are the types of amino acids
41  cards
Energy Storage (Glycogen and Fat)
Which cells cannot use oxidative ...,
Where is glycogen stored,
What enzymes are involved in glyc...
19  cards
Lipid Transport
How is lipid transported in the b...,
What are lipoproteins made from,
What are the roles of apoproteins
27  cards
Thyroid Disease
What is the most common form of h...,
What is hashimotos disease,
What is graves disease
17  cards
Haemopoiesis, the Spleen and Bone Marrow
What is haemopoiesis,
Where does haemopoiesis take place,
What cell is in the bone marrow t...
48  cards
Blood Counts and Films
What tube should blood samples fo...,
What is the difference between no...,
What is the difference between hy...
20  cards
Calcium Metabolism
What are some of the functions of ca,
What are the hormones involved in...,
In what form are calcium and phos...
33  cards
Metabolic and Endocrine Control during Special Circumstances
What are the anti insulin hormone...,
What is the normal glucose range ...,
What is hypoglycaemia
40  cards

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