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Published 08/28/2023 - cell/plasma membrane made out of a double layer of {{c1::phospholipid}} molecules- {{c1::phospholipids}} have a “{{c2::head}}” made out of hydr…
Published 08/27/2023 glucose goes through glycolysis in {{c1::cytoplasm}} of cell glucose (6C) → pyruvate (3C) → cirtric acid (Krebs) cycle and ETC → makes {{c3::32}}…
Published 09/09/2023 cell communicate by sending out tiny {{c1::chemical}} signals that act on the receptors on other cells- signals can be classified according to distanc…
Published 08/27/2023 cell signaling stages:1. {{c1::reception}}: when the target cell’s receptor binds to a ligand2. {{c2::transduction}}: receptor protein changes in…
Published 08/30/2023 three major classes of transmembrane receptors: - {{c2::G}} protein coupled receptors- {{c1::enzyme}}-coupled receptors- {{c3::ion}} channel receptors
Published 08/30/2023 G-protein coupled receptors- seven pass transmembrane receptors- intracellular portion activates G proteins ({{c1::guanine nucleotide}}-binding p…
Published 08/29/2023 G{{c1::q}} protein activates enzyme {{c2::phospholipase C}} found in cell membrane → PLC cleaves {{c3::phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate::which ph…
Published 08/30/2023 G{{c1::s}} protein stimulates the enzyme {{c2::adenylate cyclase}} → takes ATP and removes two phosphate molecules → transforms it into {{c3::cyclic a…
Published 08/30/2023 enzyme-coupled receptors- {{c2::single}}-pass transmembrane proteins with extracellular end being the {{c3::receptor}} and the intracellular end havin…
Published 09/09/2023 enzyme-coupled receptorsreceptor tyrosine kinases*most common enzyme-coupled receptors - can’t phosphorylate their own tyrosine side chains- when…
Published 08/29/2023 ion channel receptors - generally stay {{c2::closed}}, but open up once they bind a specific ligand- allow ions like chloride, calcium, sodium, a…
Published 08/29/2023 Reddy lecture miscellaneous:- normal expected blood glucose (fasting) is {{c1::80-100::range}} mg/deciliter- nifedipine is a {{c2::calcium}} channel b…
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Published 08/29/2023 insulin and growth factors work through {{c1::enzyme}}-linked receptor signaling 
Published 09/09/2023 insulin signals via {{c1::endocrine::endocrine/paracrine/autocrine}} signalingprostaglandins signal through {{c2::paracrine::endocrine/paracrine/autoc…
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Published 08/30/2023 O2, CO2, NO, steroid hormones are {{c1::small::size}} {{c2::hydrophobic::hydrophilic/hydrophobic}} molecules → permeable {{c3::H2O}} is a small h…
Published 08/29/2023 resting membrane potential of all living cells is maintain largely by movement of {{c1::potassium}} ions
Published 08/31/2023 opening sodium or calcium channels will {{c1::de}}polarize cell opening potassium or chloride channels {{c1::hyper}}polarize cell
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Published 08/29/2023 Most channels are usually in {{c1::CLOSED}} state, but there are many ways to open channels→ voltage→ ligand→ stress *some {{c2::potassium}} chan…
Published 08/29/2023 alcohol, GABA, barbutyrates, diazepam (Valium), zolpidem (Ambien) ^^ all of these increase {{c1::chloride}} ion flux → {{c2::hyper}}polarize neur…
Published 08/29/2023 sodium, calcium, chloride are higher in concentration {{c1::outside::outside/inside}} the cellpotassium is higher concentration {{c1::inside::outside/…
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Published 09/09/2023 {{c1::Resting membrane potential}}: negative inside cells, usually  {{c7::-60 to -70::range}} millivolts; mostly due to movement of {{c2::K+}} io…
Published 08/29/2023 {{c1::Cortisol::hormone}} levels are higher under stress
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Published 08/29/2023 1st messenger are {{c1::outside}} the cell while 2nd messenger are within {{c2::cytoplasm}}
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Published 08/29/2023 hydro{{c1::philic}} signals that do not cross membrane:→ {{c5::small molecules}} like acetylcholine, dopamine, epinephrine → {{c4::peptides/prote…
Published 08/29/2023 hallmark of GPCR signaling is signal {{c1::amplification}}
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Published 08/29/2023 {{c2::albuterol}} (modified {{c1::epinephrine}}) is commonly used as a bronchodilator → relaxes smooth muscle around airways → works through GPCR…
Published 08/31/2023 albuterol → ... → dilates {{c4::airway}}acetylcholine on heart → ... → {{c3::HR}} goes downGq pathway, calcium → ... → {{c2::BP}} …
Published 08/29/2023 {{c1::epinephrine}} activates all Gs, Gi and Gq pathways→ one signal, multiple receptors - the location of {{c2::receptors}} in different cells deter…
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Published 08/30/2023 {{c5::kinases}} add phosphates, {{c5::phosphatases}} remove phosphates→ addition/removal of phosphate alters enzyme shape (and therefore {{c7::ac…
Published 08/29/2023 Signal termination Epinephrine: stop {{c1::release}} → circulating epinephrine is modified / inactivated by plasma and liver enzymes Activated GaS, …
Published 09/01/2023 {{c3::glimepiride}} (sulfonyl urea) → blocks {{c2::K+::ion}} channels → increase release of insulin from {{c1::beta}} cells of pancrease → lowers bloo…
Published 08/29/2023 insulin works by {{c1::enzyme}}-linked receptor signaling- insulin regulates metabolism of major nutrients including transport of glucose, amino acids…
Published 08/29/2023 {{c3::Bell’s}} palsy: most likely due to viral infection, local {{c2::inflammation}} compromising facial nerve (cranial nerve VII) innervating mu…
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