Q.1- Choose the incorrect statement out of the following for the human immune deficiency virus a) The reverse transcriptase enzyme is a characteristic feature of retroviruses b) p10 is a protease that cleaves gag precursor c) p32is an Integrase d) gag encodes for the lipid bilayer of the virus. Q.2- The specific binding of HIV to the CD […]
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Case details A- 29-year-old officer presented to the emergency department complaining of chills and breathing difficulty. He was a heroin abuser who was admitted to the same hospital 7 years ago because of drug overdosage. He had lost 10 kg of body weight since his last clinical visit. On examination, he had multiple enlarged lymph
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“Discover the causes and types of DNA damage, including radiations, environmental chemicals, and replication errors. Learn about DNA repair mechanisms like direct reversal, excision repair, and their role in preventing diseases.”
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“Understand acid-base imbalances and their clinical significance. This guide includes cases on metabolic acidosis, respiratory alkalosis, and normal anion gap metabolic acidosis, along with ABG interpretation and renal handling of acids.”
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“Challenge yourself with 20 detailed multiple-choice questions on acid-base balance, electrolyte regulation, and detoxification. Learn about ABG interpretation, causes of metabolic acidosis, and key physiological mechanisms.”
Q.1- A person was admitted in a coma. Analysis of the arterial blood gave the following values: PCO2 16 mm Hg, HCO3– 5 mmol/l and pH 7.1. What is the underlying acid-base disorder? a) Metabolic Acidosis b) Metabolic Alkalosis c) Respiratory Acidosis d) Respiratory Alkalosis Q.2- In a man undergoing surgery, it was necessary to aspirate the contents of
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Q.1- Explain clearly how hyperventilation and hypoventilation affect blood p H ? Give suitable examples in support of your answer. Q.2- Explain the role of hemoglobin as a buffer in the maintenance of acid-base balance in the body. Q.3-The maintenance of intracellular pH within narrow limits is essential for life processes. Briefly discuss why this is so and
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Case details A 15- year-old boy had numbness and tingling around his mouth and in his fingertips. The problem was intermittent usually occurring during times of great stress. Aside from his problem, he had been in good health. His physical examination was normal, as were his laboratory values, especially his total calcium concentration was 2.5
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Case details-1 A 45 year-old-female suffering from bronchial asthma was brought to an emergency in a critical state with extreme difficulty in breathing. The blood gas analysis revealed the following pH- 7.3 PCO2- 46 mm Hg PO2- 55 mm Hg HCO3- 24meq/L What is your Interpretation? Case discussion- Low pH – acidosis Low PO2
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Q.1- Choose the odd one out Heparin, Heparan, Dermatan, Dextran (Dextran) Q.2- Choose the odd one out Starch, Glycogen, Chitin, Inulin
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