Study Notes

Plasma:  is the straw-colored liquid in which the blood cells are suspended. Composition of blood plasma Component Percent Water ~92 Proteins 6–8 Salts 0.8 Lipids 0.6 Glucose (blood sugar) 0.1 Plasma transp…

Trace Elements Type Elements Cariogenic Selenium, Lead, Barium Protective Molybdenum, Vanadium Vitamin K Exhibits anti-cariogenic properties by inhibiting bacterial growth. Veillonella Considered anti-cariogenic due to lack of glycolytic enzymes; utilizes lactate produced by other bacteria.…

METALLURGICAL TERMS a. Cold Working. This is the process of changing the shape of a metal by rolling, pounding, bending, or twisting at normal room temperature. b. Strain Hardening. This occurs when a metal becomes stiffer and harder because of continued or repeated application of a load or force. At this point, no further slippage of the atoms of the metal can occur without fracture. c. Heat Softening Treatment (Annealing). This treatment is necessary in …

TOXOPLASMOSIS Infection with Toxoplasma gondii, causing a spectrum of manifestations ranging from asymptomatic benign lymphadenopathy to life-threatening CNS disease, chorioretinitis, and mental retardation. Symptomatic infections may present in several ways Acute toxoplasmosis may mimic infectious mononucleosis with lymphadenopathy, fever, malaise, myalgia, hepatosplenomegaly, and pharyngitis. Atypical lymphocytosis, mild anemia, leukopenia, and slightly …

Thiazide diuretics Chlorothiazide, Hydrochlorothiazide Mechanism(s) of Action 1.    Block facilitated Na/Cl co-transport in the early distal tubule. This is a relatively minor Na absorption mechanism and the result is modest diuresis  2.    Potassium wasting effect  a.    Blood volume reduction leads to increased production of aldosterone  b.    Increased distal Na load second…