Biochemistry
What is the main byproduct of oxidative phosphorylation?
ATP
A patient has a total WBC count of 14.0 x 109/L. Their differential indicates a high neutrophil count. What is most likely to be going on with this patient?
Bacterial infection
Which of the following abnormal components listed below causes cloudy urine ?
Calcium oxalate crystal
Mucus threads
Bacteria
Amorphous crystal
1 and 3
What is affinity vs avidity?
Affinity is the initial force of attraction, while avidity is the strength of the bond
What is the name of the South Korean dystopian drama about a deadly series of children’s games that became Netflix's most-watched show in 2021?
Squid Game
What process antagonizes (is the reverse of) glycolysis?
Gluconeogenesis
Factor X is found which of the following pathways: the intrinsic, extrinsic, and common pathway?
All of the above
List the tests performed in the microbiology laboratory to identify infections in pleural fluids.
Gram stain & culture. (and/or Acid fast stains & mycobacteria cultures)
What is the second line of innate defense?
Cellular line (WBC), humoral defense (soluble factors and cytokines)
In 2023, this TikTok sensation turned pop artist released their debut album Paint the Town Red, earning praise for its genre-bending sound.
Doja Cat
Which lipoprotein particle is considered to be the “good” cholesterol? Why?
HDL; delivers peripheral cholesterol to the liver
What is the MCV formula?
Hct x 10 / Total RBC count
Define pyuria and discuss the clinical significance of pyuria.
An increase in urinary WBC, and indicates the presence of infection or inflammation. Can also be seen in glomerulonephritis, lupus erythematosus, interstitial nephritis, and tumor.
Which immunoglobulin predominates in secondary antigen response?
IgG
This Grammy-winning artist, known for their album Montero, made waves with their viral song "Industry Baby" featuring Jack Harlow.
Lil Nas X
Increased 2,3-BPG does what to Hgb-oxygen affinity? (You can describe it or say which way the oxygen dissociation curve shifts)
2,3 BPG decreases the affinity of hemoglobin for oxygen, making harder for oxygen to bind to hemoglobin (right-shift).
What is the cause of platelet satelliting and correction mechanism?
EDTA; Na Citrate tube
What is the cause and appearance of chylous fluid?
The cause is leakage from the lymphatic system, and the appearance is milky
Which disease is characterized by Erythema Migrans rash, and how is it transmitted?
Lyme disease (stage 1), tick bite
This popular animated series on Adult Swim follows the interdimensional adventures of a mad scientist and his grandson.
Rick and Morty
How does aspirin function as an anticoagulant?
Aspirin is an effective COX1 inhibitor
List two SERPINs.
Antithrombin (AT), heparin cofactor II, a1-antitrypsin, a2-macroglobin
What is the reagent used to measure ketones on Multistix?
Sodium nitroprusside, turns alkaline and purple
What is negative selection of T cells and where does it occur?
Negative selection occurs in the medulla. If the T cell receptor binds with the self-antigen, apoptosis is induced. If the T-cell receptor does not bind with the self-antigen, the mature cell exits the thymus. T cells that progress through negative selection and mature are either CD4 or CD8 positive.
What 2022 psychological horror film starring Florence Pugh and Harry Styles became a major topic of online speculation and drama?
Don't Worry Darling