What are the main features of the cytoskeleton? - ANSWER -It does not occupy the
general nucleoplasm
-It consists in part of bundles/networks of fibrous proteins
-It comprises three classes of protein polymers
-It is found in the cytosol
Where and how does the breakdown of glycogen to form glucose occur? - ANSWER
-In the liver by phosphorolysis
What is the function of high-density lipoprotein? - ANSWER -It carries cholesterol
from peripheral tissues to the liver
What type of joint is present within the thoracic vertebral column? - ANSWER -
Secondary cartilagenous
Is a significant increase in lung compliance good or bad, and why? - ANSWER -Bad
-Causes airways to collapse upon expiration trapping air in the alveoli
What type of drugs can worsen asthma? - ANSWER -Beta adrenoreceptor
antagonists
-Muscarinic receptor agonists
How are liver hepatocytes delivered to the liver? - ANSWER -Via the hepatic artery
What are the two main cell types in the adenohypophysis tissue section? - ANSWER
-Acidophils - darker
-Basophils - lighter
What is the ordered release of stress hormones from the hypothalamus to the
pituitary gland to the adrenal gland? - ANSWER -Corticotropin releasing hormone
(CRH)
-Adreno Cortico Tropin Hormone (ACTH)
-Cortisol
What do the pharyngeal pouches do? - ANSWER -Separate the pharyngeal arches
internally
general nucleoplasm
-It consists in part of bundles/networks of fibrous proteins
-It comprises three classes of protein polymers
-It is found in the cytosol
Where and how does the breakdown of glycogen to form glucose occur? - ANSWER
-In the liver by phosphorolysis
What is the function of high-density lipoprotein? - ANSWER -It carries cholesterol
from peripheral tissues to the liver
What type of joint is present within the thoracic vertebral column? - ANSWER -
Secondary cartilagenous
Is a significant increase in lung compliance good or bad, and why? - ANSWER -Bad
-Causes airways to collapse upon expiration trapping air in the alveoli
What type of drugs can worsen asthma? - ANSWER -Beta adrenoreceptor
antagonists
-Muscarinic receptor agonists
How are liver hepatocytes delivered to the liver? - ANSWER -Via the hepatic artery
What are the two main cell types in the adenohypophysis tissue section? - ANSWER
-Acidophils - darker
-Basophils - lighter
What is the ordered release of stress hormones from the hypothalamus to the
pituitary gland to the adrenal gland? - ANSWER -Corticotropin releasing hormone
(CRH)
-Adreno Cortico Tropin Hormone (ACTH)
-Cortisol
What do the pharyngeal pouches do? - ANSWER -Separate the pharyngeal arches
internally
