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MLAB 2401: Clinical Chemistry Keri Brophy-Martinez

MLAB 2401: Clinical Chemistry Keri Brophy-Martinez. Thyroid Gland. Thyroid Anatomy. Largest endocrine gland Located in the lower part of the neck, wrapped around trachea. Thyroid Cells. Composed of two cell types Follicular Make and secrete thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3)

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MLAB 2401: Clinical Chemistry Keri Brophy-Martinez

MLAB 2401: Clinical Chemistry Keri Brophy-Martinez. Acid-Base Balance: Overview. Terms. Acid Any substance that can yield a hydrogen ion (H + ) or hydronium ion when dissolved in water Release of proton or H + Base Substance that can yield hydroxyl ions (OH - ) Accept protons or H +.

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MLAB 2401: Clinical Chemistry Keri Brophy-Martinez

MLAB 2401: Clinical Chemistry Keri Brophy-Martinez. Carbohydrate Overview. Introduction. Organisms rely on the oxidation of complex organic compounds to obtain energy Three general types of compounds provide chemical energy to our cells Lipids=Fats Amino acids = Proteins

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MLAB 2401: Clinical Chemistry

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Nursing Theorists: Watson & Newman

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MLAB 2401: Clinical Chemistry Keri Brophy-Martinez

MLAB 2401: Clinical Chemistry Keri Brophy-Martinez. Plasma Proteins. Plasma Proteins. Two groups Albumin Globulins. Prealbumin. Synthesized mainly in the liver Migrates ahead of albumin on electrophoresis Transport protein for thyroid hormones and retinol(Vitamin A). Decreased Levels.

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MLAB 2401: Clinical Chemistry Keri Brophy-Martinez

MLAB 2401: Clinical Chemistry Keri Brophy-Martinez. Alterations in Liver Function. Jaundice/Icterus. Yellow discoloration of the skin, eyes and mucous membranes Due to the presence of bilirubin Onset seen at bilirubin levels > 3.0 mg/dL Kernicterus

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MLAB 2401: Clinical Chemistry Keri Brophy -Martinez

MLAB 2401: Clinical Chemistry Keri Brophy -Martinez. Overview: Amino Acids & Proteins. Amino Acids. Building blocks of proteins Chemical properties determine biological activity Origin Majority made in the human Generated from amino acid pool Generated from breakdown of proteins

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MLAB 2401: Clinical Chemistry Keri Brophy-Martinez

MLAB 2401: Clinical Chemistry Keri Brophy-Martinez. Diseases of Mineral and Bone. Hypercalcemia. Blood calcium levels above expected range Causes of: Malignancy Primary Hyperparathyroidism Renal Failure Multiple myeloma. Clinical Symptoms of Hypercalcemia. CNS Disorientation Lethargy

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MLAB 2401: Clinical Chemistry Keri Brophy-Martinez

MLAB 2401: Clinical Chemistry Keri Brophy-Martinez. Pathophysiology of Renal Function. Glomerular Diseases. Associated with damage to the glomeruli of the nephron Lead to tubular dysfunction Can be acute or chronic. Acute Glomerulonephritis (AGN).

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MLAB 2401: Clinical Chemistry Keri Brophy-Martinez

MLAB 2401: Clinical Chemistry Keri Brophy-Martinez. Parathyroid gland. Anatomy. The parathyroid glands are four or more small glands located on the posterior surface (back side) of the thyroid gland. Function & Regulation.

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