Biochemistry
What are the 3 steps in PCR?
Denature, anneal, extend
What organ produces EPO?
Kidneys
Three tubes were drawn from a cerebrospinal fluid tap. The first tube is red, the second pink, and the third clear. What is the likely cause of the discoloration?
Traumatic tap
What are the main functions of macrophages?
Phagocytosis, and presentation of antigens to T and B cells
What video-sharing app, known for viral trends and dance challenges, has become a cultural phenomenon since 2020?
TikTok
List the 4 types of protein structures and what each of them mean.
Primary= AA sequence, Secondary= local folding, H bonds, a-helix and B-pleated sheets, Tertiary= 3D structure, Quaternary= multiple polypeptide chains
What is the organ that T cells undergo maturation in?
Thymus
When looking at your specimen on the hemocytometer, you see RBCs and suspect yeast. Which of the following should be used to differentiate between RBC and yeast?
Acetic acid
Which are the HLA class I genes?
HLA-DR, HLA-DQ, HLA-DP
HLA-A, HLA-B, HLA-C
HLA-A, HLA-B, HLA-C
Who is the actor who became Spider-Man in the MCU and is famously dating Zendaya?
Tom Holland
Name one adrenal corticosteroid.
Cortisol or Aldosterone
List the types of Hgb chains found in Hgb A1
2 alpha, 2 beta
Which type of crystals are seen in synovial fluid for gout and pseudogout respectively?
Gout = Monosdium urate, Pseudogout = CPPD
Which CD markers are expressed on B cells?
CD 19, 20, and 21
What is the name of the hit show on HBO starring Zendaya as Rue, a teen struggling with addiction?
Euphoria
What can Hgb A1C be used to detect?
Historical blood glucose levels (glycosylated Hgb)
What is the rule of three?
Hgb x3 = Hct (+-3) also RBCx3=HGB
What protein is seen in urine when a patient has multiple myeloma or Waldenstromes macroglobulinemia?
Bence jones
Which acute phase reactant is the first to rise?
C-reactive protein (CRP)
What is the title of Taylor Swift’s record-breaking 2022 album, featuring hits like "Anti-Hero" and "Lavender Haze"?
Midnights
A patient’s blood gas results are the following:
pH= 7.30
Normal CO2= 55 mmHg
HCO3-= 24 mEq/L
Are they in respiratory or metabolic acidosis/alkalosis, and is it compensated?
The patient is in uncompensated respiratory acidosis due to elevated CO₂ levels and no metabolic (renal) compensation.
What % cellularity do we expect in a 45 yr old male?
55%
Formula for % cellularity: (100% - age) +/- 10 = % of hematopoiesis occurring in bone marrow
What is the enzyme that is found in seminal fluid in high concentration?
What are monoclonal gammopathies? Name two.
Disorders that are characterized by the proliferation of a single clone of plasma cells, which produce a homogenous monoclonal protein. Examples include MGUS, MM, Light chain disease, WM, and Heavy chain disease
What is the name of the Netflix docuseries that captured the drama of Formula 1 racing, bringing the sport massive new audiences?
Drive to Survive