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9781405103541

Blueprints Notes & Cases—Biochemistry, Genetics, and Embryology

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    9781405103541

  • ISBN10:

    140510354X

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2003-07-28
  • Publisher: LWW
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Summary

If you are wondering how the biochemistry principles you are studying will apply to real life patients, Blueprints Notes & Cases--Biochemistry, Genetics, and Embryology has just what you need--basic science concepts tied to clinical cases! This book offers high-yield, concise basic science content presented in a logical template. Each topic features a case presentation followed by thought questions and a basic science review. Thumbnails and key points provide a quick review of the essential information. Multiple-choice questions at the end of each case allow you to test your knowledge. Blueprints Notes & Cases--Biochemistry, Genetics, and Embryology is perfect for medical students. Use it during your coursework to aid in understanding application of principles, then review again as you prep for exams. Physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and related health professionals will also find Blueprints Notes & Cases valuable.

Table of Contents

Contributors vii
Reviewers viii
Preface ix
Acknowledgments x
Abbreviations xi
Normal Ranges of Laboratory Values xiv
I. BIOCHEMISTRY
Carbohydrate and Lipid Metabolism
1. Glycolysis
3(3)
2. TCA Cycle
6(3)
3. Gluconeogenesis
9(3)
4. Glycogen Synthesis and Degradation
12(3)
5. Oxidative Phosphorylation
15(2)
6. Fatty Acid Metabolism
17(4)
Steroid and Cholesterol Metabolism
7. Steroid Biosynthesis
21(3)
8. Cholesterol Synthesis
24(3)
9. Cholesterol and Lipid Metabolism
27(4)
10. Eicosanoid Biosynthesis
31(3)
Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism
11. Homocystinuria
34(3)
12. Phenylketonuria
37(2)
13. Collagen Synthesis
39(3)
14. Purine Metabolism
42(3)
15. Acute Intermittent Porphyria
45(2)
16. Urea Cycle
47(4)
Cell Signaling and Coenzymes
17. IGF Receptor Signaling Pathway
51(2)
18. T-cell Receptor Pathways
53(3)
19. G-proteins and Adenylate Cyclase
56(3)
20. Vitamin Function
59(6)
Answer Key
65(4)
II. GENETICS
Mendelian Genetics
21. Autosomal Dominant Inheritance
69(3)
22. Autosomal Recessive Inheritance
72(3)
23. X-linked Recessive Inheritance
75(3)
24. X-linked Dominant Inheritance
78(2)
25. Mitochondrial Inheritance
80(3)
26. Variable Penetrance
83(3)
27. Founder Effect
86(3)
Chromosomal Abnormalities
28. Chromosome Structure
89(3)
29. Translocation
92(3)
30. Sex Chromosomes
95(2)
31. Gene Dosage
97(2)
Molecular Genetics
32. Genomic Imprinting
99(3)
33. Viral Genetics
102(4)
34. Gene Transcription and Translation
106(3)
35. Immunoglobulin Genetics
109(3)
36. Protein Structure and Function
112(3)
37. DNA Repair
115(2)
38. Cell Cycle
117(3)
Answer Key
120(3)
III. EMBRYOLOGY
39. Embryonic Development
123(3)
40. Fetal Development
126(3)
41. Teratogens
129(3)
42. Neural Development
132(3)
43. Branchial Arch Anomalies
135(4)
44. Cardiac Development
139(3)
45. Pulmonary Development
142(3)
46. Gastrointestinal Embryology
145(3)
47. Renal Development
148(3)
Answer Key 151(2)
ANSWERS 153(14)
INDEX 167

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