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Decks in this class (52)

Cells and Organelles
Name organelles in a typical huma...,
Describe organelles,
4 components of nucleus
32  cards
Histology/Epithelium
3 principles of cell theory,
Describe the plasma membrane,
Name 3 cytoplasm components
22  cards
Stem Cells
Describe the process of different...,
Describe the outcome of the 2 dau...,
What are totipotent stem cells
16  cards
Intracellular Processes
What are the 2 major strategies t...,
Give some details about specific ...,
Describe the process of protein c...
20  cards
Cell Cycle
Describe the g0 phase,
Give an example of a cell which s...,
Descrive what happens in the g1 a...
22  cards
Neoplasia
Name some of the common investiga...,
What is neoplasia,
Describe the 4 main responses cel...
20  cards
Signalling
Name some things cells may receiv...,
Name some general responses cells...,
Name 4 reasons examples why cell ...
31  cards
Cancer Biology
What happens to a cell to grow in...,
Explain the multipstep developmen...,
Name the 6 characterisics of canc...
22  cards
Skeleton Anatomy/Bones
Explain the general structure of ...,
What cells are involved in bone r...,
Explain how rickets is caused by ...
44  cards
Musculoskeletal System
What is a joint,
Explain the 3 types of joints and...,
What 3 categories can joints be c...
59  cards
Muscle Excitation/Constriction
Describe the structure of skeleta...,
Describe the structure of cardiac...,
Describe the structure of smooth ...
26  cards
Bone Disorders (OA/RA/OP)
What are the characteristics of a...,
What cartilage is primarily affec...,
What are the 3 types of cartilage
41  cards
Extracellular Matrix
What is the ecm,
What are the 2 main types of ecm,
What is the composition and funct...
32  cards
CNS/Nervous System
What does the cns briefly do,
What nerves does the pns include,
Name the cells found in the nervo...
117  cards
Antibiotics
What 3 ways can antibiotics be ad...,
When would guided therapy be used,
When would empirical therapy be used
17  cards
Pharmacology
What is the medical definition of...,
What is the definition of a ligand,
What is the definition of an agonist
46  cards
Gene/Protein Expression
What are the examples of molecule...,
What is the definition of dna,
Define the genome
31  cards
Gastrointestinal System
What is the opening and terminal ...,
What are the 2 roles of the diges...,
What are the 2 groups of organs i...
60  cards
Energy and Metabolism
Define metabolism,
What is energy used for in the body,
When is delta g positive negative
23  cards
Digestion & Absorption
What is the function of vitamins ...,
What are the functions of calcium...,
What are the 3 main types of carb...
26  cards
Eating Disorders
What is the criteria for bulimia ...,
What are the management strategie...,
What is cognitive behavioural the...
10  cards
Skin Structure/Function
What are the protective functions...,
How does the skin physiologically...,
How does the skin provide sensation
52  cards
Embryology/Pregnancy (W1 KPH)
What are the 3 stages of life bef...,
What is embryological cleavage an...,
What cell specialisation does the...
131  cards
Viruses
Describe the basic biology of vir...,
Describe the viral genome,
What does sense and sense mean in...
30  cards
Screening
Explain early disease detection,
What are the 10 principles for ea...,
What is a main underlying cause o...
38  cards
Special Senses
What is the sclera of the eye,
What is the iris of the eye,
What 2 muscles control the pupil ...
72  cards
Immunology
Name physical barriers in which p...,
Where do t lymphocytes mature,
What 3 cells leave the blood and ...
96  cards
Lymphatics
What is the lymphatic system,
Explain the process of fluid bein...,
Name the 3 components of the lymp...
12  cards
Bacteria
Describe the characteristics of b...,
How do bacterial cells reproduce,
Describe the relationship between...
12  cards
Upper Limb
What is the prehensile limb upper...,
Why is the upper limb susceptible...,
What are the anterior and posteri...
119  cards
Sports Injuries
Name the 2 types of sports injuries,
Name the basic strategy to treati...,
What are the 5 r s of orthopaedics
13  cards
Hand & Wrist
Name the 8 carpal bones,
What is retinacula,
What does the flexor retinaculum do
20  cards
Thorax/Lung Anatomy
What protects the contents of the...,
What are the 3 main functions of ...,
What does the thoracic wall consi...
86  cards
Ageing/Degeneration
What does ageing change,
What bodily physiological changes...,
What are the general consequences...
6  cards
Calcium
What are the 2 main biological ro...,
Name biochemical processes where ...,
What 2 roles does calcium have in...
12  cards
Bone Remodelling
What are the 2 general types of bone,
What cells are involved in bone r...,
Explain the general steps of reso...
15  cards
Science In Medicine
Critical appraisal is the process...,
Evidence based medicine is the __...,
Ebm is a combination of ___ ___ _...
20  cards
Reproduction
Meiosis 1 begins with a ___ ___ w...,
Crossing over occurs during ___ p...,
To prevent maternal and paternal ...
48  cards
Genitourinary System
Describe the peritoneum character...,
Where does the parietal peritoneu...,
What does the visceral peritoneum...
98  cards
Back Muscles
What do extrinsic back muscles ac...,
What do intrinsic back muscles ac...,
Trapezius origins and insertions
29  cards
Child Development (W2 KPH)
Why are routine measurements of b...,
What measurements are normally di...,
What statistics would be useful t...
63  cards
Lower Limb
What composes the inominate bone,
Name the joints in the pelvic girdle,
What is the acetabulum
66  cards
Adolescence (W3 KPH)
Define puberty,
What is puberty characterised by,
What does kisspeptin do
51  cards
CVR Investigations
What is the function of the ecg,
What does the p wave of an ecg re...,
What does the delay between p and...
45  cards
Heart Anatomy
Name the layers of the heart from...,
What are the functions of the per...,
What is the function of the peric...
42  cards
Vascular Anatomy
Briefly explain the structure of ...,
Name the layers of the vascular s...,
What are the functions of the tun...
20  cards
Heart Physiology
What is the definition of the cir...,
What are the characteristics of p...,
What are the characteristics of s...
73  cards
Vascular Physiology
Where in the cv system does bp de...,
What is the equation for mean art...,
How can bp be reduced medically
62  cards
Respiratory Physiology
What are the functions of the res...,
What is the main purpose of breat...,
What is partial pressure
88  cards
Cardiac Diseases
What is angina pectoris,
Describe stable angina,
Describe unstable angina
38  cards
Haematology
What are the main functions of blood,
What is the function of haemostasis,
What are the 3 phases of haemostasis
59  cards
Future Health (KPH W4)
What is a cause,
What is a necessary cause,
What is a sufficient cause
3  cards

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