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Physiology
Graduate
09/04/2010

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4 functions of Endothelium
Definition
Barrier Function, Antithrombotic activity, Effect on Vascular Tone, Smooth Muscle Cell proliferation.
Term
Factors that recruit leukocytes
Definition
chemoattractant nature of modified LDL, expression of cytokines by injured endothelial cells (TNF, MCP), Expression of cell adhesion molecules (VCAM-1,
ICAM-1).
Term
Order of high frequency atheroschlerosis
Definition
1. abdominal and iliac arteries 2. proximal coronary arteries 3. thoacic aorta, femoral, popliteal arteries 4. internal carotid arteries 5. vertebral, basilar & middle cerebral arteries.
Term
What are signs and symptoms of CAD
Definition
dyspnea, diaphoresis, nausea, cool and clammy skin
Term
What are the 4 componenets of a lipoprotein?
Definition
cholesterol, triglyceride, phospholipid, apoprotein.
Term
What are the lipid risk factors for CAD?
Definition
increased LDL, increase in apoB, increased Lp (a), decreased HDL, reduction in apo A-I, increased TG
Term
Familial hypercholesterolemiz
Definition
Defect in gene encoding LDL receptors. Autosomal dominant disorder.
Term
3 ways HDL is a therapeutic chemical
Definition
increase APO 1 production, promote reverse cholesterol transport, delay catabolism of HDL
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