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What is the rate limiting enzyme of glycolysis? correct answer: phosphofructokinase-1 (PFK-1) What activates phosphofructokinase-1? correct answer: AMP + fructose 2,6-bisphosphate What inhibits phosphofructokinase-1? correct answer: ATP + citrate What is the rate limiting enzyme of gluconeogenesis? correct answer: fructose-1,6-bisphosphatase 1 What inhibits fructose-1,6-bisphosphatase 1? correct answer: AMP + fructose-2,6-bisphosphate What is the rate limiting enzyme of the T...

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Describe the structure of a prokaryotic (bacterial) genome correct answer: 1. Circular in bacterial cells, 2. attached to the plasma membrane, 3. Can include a separate DNA fragment (plasmid DNA) What shape are plasmids? correct answer: Also circular What are 2 properties of plasmids? correct answer: 1. Can carry antiobiotic resistance, 2. Can be transferred between bacteria How many DNA molecules are in a human chromosome/genome? correct answer: 1 single DNA molecule What is chr...

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A 50 year old man with bilateral temporal lobe damage has a history of severe memory problems. Neurologic exam shows an inability to learn new material. An MRI of the brain is most likely to show a decreased size of what? correct answer: Hippocampus Following a CVA, a 69 year old man presents with chronic intractable pain due to lack of blood flow to the posterior thalamus (thalamic Syndrome). Penetrating branches from what blood vessel may be implicated in this CVA correct answer: Posterio...

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The presence of blood in a stool sample may lead to the diagnosis of_________. correct answer: malignancy The presence of greenish foam in a urine specimen may be an indication of: correct answer: hepatitis A urine specimen should be processed within ____hour(s) if not kept cool or placed in container with preservatives. correct answer: 1 The kidneys produce _________ of urine every ___________ correct answer: 30 - 80 ml; hour Necrosis can become evident in as little as _____ hou...

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How long does the blastocyst stage last? correct answer: first two weeks When is the fetal period of development? correct answer: week 9 to birth What is the the embryonic period characterized by? correct answer: development of structures (organs) What is the the fetal period characterized by? correct answer: maturation and growth of tissues and organs Where do primordial germ cells originate? Where do they migrate to? correct answer: appear in the wall of the yolk sac and migra...

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Goal 3: Understand the Basic Molecular Reaction: Water to Molecules This is a dipolar molecule with an uneven distribution of electrons between the hydrogen and oxygen atoms •This forms hydrogen bonds with other polar molecules and acts as a solvent. •This is where polar solutes dissolve correct answer: Water Why do organic Molecules and Inorganic Salts in Water readily dissolve in water? correct answer: •water forms hydrogen bonds and electrostatic interactions with these mo...

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Anticoagulant - Drug that prevent or slows down (anti) blood clotting (coagulant) Alopecia - Hair loss Dandruff - Excessive amounts of dry white flakes frim the scalp Hirsutism - Excessive body hair Pediculosis - Infestation with wingless insects Catheter - A tube used to drain or inject fluid through a body opening Dysuria - Painful or difficult urination Insomnia - A chronic condition in which the person cannot sleep or stay asleep all night Sleep deprivation - A lack o...

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Glucose is an (aldose/ketose) sugar correct answer: aldose Fructose is an (aldose/ketose) sugar correct answer: ketose Glyceraldehyde & Dihydroxy Acetone correct answer: 3 Carbon Compounds that are intermediates in glycolysis Mucopolysaccharides correct answer: Amino sugars and Acidic Sugars Amino sugars correct answer: Glucosamine and Galactosamine Acidic Sugars correct answer: Glucoronic Acid and Iduronic Acid Heparin correct answer: Anticoagulant Chondroitin Sulpha...

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what are the three parts of the brain stem? correct answer: midbrain=>associated with vision, hearing, motor control, sleep/wake, arousal (alertness), and temperature regulation. pons=> control of breathing, communication between different parts of the brain, and sensations such as hearing, taste, and balance medulla oblongata=>helps regulate breathing, heart and blood vessel function, digestion, sneezing, and swallowing. This part of the brain is a center for respiration and cir...

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describe the step in EBP process correct answer: assess pt ask question acquire evidence appraise that evidence for its validity apply: talk with pt self evaluation describe PICO correct answer: P-- patient's characteristics and his problem problem I- Intervention or prognosis you're considering C-- compare standard medical care O-- what you hope to accomplish for pt what is a type 1 error in statistic correct answer: is rejecting a correct or true null hypothesis in favor of...

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Describe the structure of amino acids correct answer: They are compounds that have an amino group (NH2) and a carboxylic acid group (COOH) All amino acid have a carboxyl group and a primary amino group except... correct answer: Proline: it has a secondary amino group (the N is bonded to 2 R groups instead of 1) What type of linkage combines carboxyl and amino groups? correct answer: Peptide linkage What part of the amino acid dictates the role in a protein? correct answer: the side ...

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what is a gene? correct answer: an ordered sequence of nucleotides located in a particular position on a particular chromosome that encodes a specific functional product what is transcription correct answer: a process in which the information stored in DNA is copied into RNA T or F RNA is antiparallel and complementary to its DNA template correct answer: how is RNA synthesized correct answer: 5' to 3' where is the initiation site? correct answer: the promoter Which stran...

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What is glycosylation? correct answer: most common type of post-translational modification, produces glycoproteins what is added to the side chain of Asn( N) (Asparagine) ? correct answer: Oligosaccharide, therefore N- linked glycosylation why N-Linked glycosylation ? correct answer: prevent protein from aggregating and aids their binding chaperons what are chaperons ? correct answer: Proteins that assist in folding of new polypeptides, make sure it folds properly folds before progr...

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what is the purpose of Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)? correct answer: diagnostic tool to amplify a desired DNA fragment. What do you need for PCR? correct answer: Excess PRIMERS, Excess dNTPs, DNA polymerase (taq) What is the purpose of DNA polymerase ? correct answer: makes polymers of any molecules what is a chain reaction ? correct answer: a reaction that progress in an exponential way 2--4--6--8--10 why making copied of DNA ? correct answer: diagnosing infections, crime ...

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What color will basic structures stain? correct answer: pink What color will acidic structures stain? correct answer: purple Are acids acidophilic or basophilic? correct answer: basophilic Are bases acidophilic or basophilic? correct answer: acidophilic What structures are acidophilic? correct answer: - Mitochondria - sER - actin - myosin - collagen - elastic fibers What structures are basophilic? correct answer: - nucleus - nucleic acid - rER - ribosomes If a ...

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Main source of energy of the body correct answer: glucose What carbs break down and transform it to what ? correct answer: Breaks down CO2 and H2O then transform it to ATP ( the currency of energy ) What are dietary carbs ? correct answer: Lactose , sucrose , starch , fiber ( prevent colon cancer , constipation) What are carbs made from ? correct answer: aldehydes or ketones Classical examples of carbs ? correct answer: glucose and fructose what is the excess of carbs convert...

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Main source of energy of the body correct answer: glucose What carbs break down and transform it to what ? correct answer: Breaks down CO2 and H2O then transform it to ATP ( the currency of energy ) What are dietary carbs ? correct answer: Lactose , sucrose , starch , fiber ( prevent colon cancer , constipation) What are carbs made from ? correct answer: aldehydes or ketones Classical examples of carbs ? correct answer: glucose and fructose what is the excess of carbs convert...

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A G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) is a seven-pass transmembrane domain receptor that aids in the signaling cascade essential for various pathways in the body. Although the receptor is situated such that it is predominantly contained within the cell membrane, small portions can be found exposed to the aqueous environments on either side. One such portion is the region that allows for ligand binding on the extracellular surface. Which of the following amino acids could be found within the ext...

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Each organism has a unique combination of characteristics encoded in molecules of ____. correct answer: DNA What is the primary function of DNA? correct answer: store and transmit genetic information is transcribed and translated into proteins What is DNA polymerase's role in DNA replication? correct answer: adds new nucleotides to form a complementary stand of DNA What are the base pairing rules for DNA replication? correct answer: A <--> T C <--> G What are the fun...

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1. To determine the severity of the symptoms for a patient with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), the nurse will ask the patient about a. the presence of blood in the urine. b. any erectile dysfunction (ED). c. occurrence of a weak urinary stream. d. lower back and hip pain. correct answer: Answer: C Rationale: The American Urological Association (AUA) Symptom Index for a patient with BPH asks questions about the force and frequency of urination, nocturia, etc. Blood in the urine, ED, an...

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