Paul's Weight Loss And Kemal's Obesity Flashcards
(177 cards)
Which way do external oblique abdominis muscle fibres run?
Forwards and downwards
What percentage of fat should a baby have?
14%
What are the superficial veins that drain upwards from the umbilicus called?
Thoraco-epigastric or thoraco-abdominal veins
What is Wilson’s disease?
Impaired billary secretion of Cu2+ so there is build up of Cu2+ in liver causing brain and liver damage
What do B-100 receptors do?
Remove LDL cholesterol from circulation
What are the attachments of the internal oblique abdominis?
The lateral half of the inguinal ligament, iliac crest and thoracolumbar fascia are the attachments and the muscle inserts onto ribs 9-12 and linea alba. The inferior part of the muscle inserts onto pubic crest
What is the new orally active chelator?
Deferiprone
What is the precursor for ketone body formation?
Fatty acid oxidation in the fasting state
Which way do transverse abdominis muscle fibres run?
Transversely arranged
What does zinc deficiency cause?
Severe skin lesions could lead to death by infection
What does acetyl-CoA carboxylase do?
Produces manoyl-CoA from acetyl-CoA in fatty acid synthesis
Describe the guarding reflex
If the parietal peritoneum is irritated the anterior abdominal muscles may contract spontaneously to provide resistance to pressure and reduce movement that may permit spread of infection
Where does the inguinal ligament run?
Between the anterior superior iliac spine and the pubic tubercle
Which organs are secondary retroperitoneal? (pussy cat dolls)
P = Pancreas
C = Colon (only ascending and descending)
D = Duodenum (only parts 2-4)
How much of metabolised energy is lost as heat?
50%
How are transferin levels affected by iron overload?
They decrease
What omega is linoleic acid?
Omega 6
What are mesenteries?
Posterior slings of visceral peritoneum that loop around parts of the alimentary tract
What do high levels of ferritin indicate?
Iron overload
What are the complications of diabetes?
Microangiopathy (thickening of basement membrane)
Retinopathy (blindness)
Neuropathy (postural hypotension, impotence, foot ulcers)
What is a good source of thiamine?
Raw fish
How must insulin be structurally changed before it is active?
Pro insulin must have C-peptide cleaved from it by proteolysis to become active
What is another name for the gastro-hepatic ligament?
The lesser omentum
What inhibits carnitine shuttle, preventing B-oxidation of lipids?
Manoyl- CoA