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RTK in NGF One ligand binds 2 receptors causing dimerization + phosphorylation at tyrosine residues. Monomers phosphorylate each other + can activate effectors downstream. RTK in Insulin Receptors 2 ligands each bind receptors on the alpha side, causing conformational change to each alpha-beta pair. The beta subunits phosphorylate each other and can activate effectors downstream. Female Sexual Differentiation 1. Ovaries develop from cortex while medulla regresses 2. Wolffian du...

The neutral lipid core is composed of ______ and ______ Triglycerides and Cholesteryl Ester Proteins are _____ characteristics of lipoproteins and reside on the ______ of the lipoprotein Structural, Membrane Apolipoprotein c-II, c-III - regulators of ________ = regulate lipoprotein metabolism, ________ proteins in HDL Lipoprotein Lipase, anti-inflammatory The three components of the lipoprotein membrane are ____, ____ and _____. Phospholipid outer layer, Cholesterol (fre...

What are the three general functions of the stomach? Storage, Digestion, Protection How much food can the adult stomach roughly hold? Roughly one liter. What is gastric accommodation closely associated wityh? vagovagal reflex? How much chyme is emptied from the stomach at a time? 3ml How often are stomach contraction intervals? 12-20 seconds How long does it take to empty stomach contents? 2 to 4 hours What are the two types of digestions? Mechani...

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2024 CPPS 303 - Gastrointestinal 1 ( Overview of the Gastrointestinal System ) Latest Questions With Complete Grade A Answers 1. Other Names for the Gastrointestinal (GI) System Answer: - Alimentary Canal - Digestive Tract 2. Inlet of GI Answer: Oral Cavity - Mouth 3. Outlet of GI Answer: Anus 4. General flow of structures of GI system Answer: - Mouth - Pharynx (throat) - Salivary glands - Esophagus - Stomach - Pancreas - Liver - Gallbladder - Sm Intestine - Lg Intestine ...

There are two adrenal glands each weighing ~4g where are they located? Above the upper pole of each kidney What is the adrenal gland composed of? A capsule, an inner medulla and an outer cortex What are made from cholesterol? Coritsol and aldosterone What is cortisol considered? A glucocorticoid because it increases plasma glucose levels. Deficiency of cortisol can result in hypoglycemia What is aldosterone considered? A mineralocorticoid because it promotes salt...

2024 CPPS 303 - Lipids 3 ( Liver Lipid Metabolism ) Complete Questions & Answers (Solved) 100% Correct 1. Synthesis and storage of bile Answer: Synthesized in the liver - Stored in the gallbladder 2. Enterohepatic circulation of bile acids Answer: 1) After a meal, bile will be releasedfrom the gallbladder into the duodenum 2) Majority of Bile is taken up by the enterocytes - Only 5% of bile acids are lost through fecal output 3) Bile salts are released into the portal vein 4) Salts ...

2024 CPPS 303 - GI Tract New Full Questions and Answers ( Included ) 100% Correct 1. Another name for the gastronintestinal (GI) system Answer: Alimentary canal or digestive tract 2. Inlet of the GI tract? Answer: Oral cavity 3. Outlet of the GI tract Answer: Anus 4. What are the 2 components that make up the digestive system? Answer: 1. Luminalor tubular gastrointestinal tract - include mouth, pharynx, espophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine.Contents within the l...

2024 CPPS 303 - Endocrinology 2 ( Pancreas and Glucose Metabolism ) Latest Questions With Complete Grade A Answers 1. Endocrine vs Exocrine Glands Answer: Endocrine Glands - secrete substances (hormones) directly into the bloodstream Exocrine Glands - Secrete substances (hormones) into ducts onto body surfaces/cavities 2. Pancreas Gland type Answer: Both exocrine and endocrine 3. Pancreas produces... Answer: Digestive Enzymes and HCO3- - they flow into the GI tract via exocrine duc...