Physiology Mnemonics

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Please post only physiology mnemonics here.

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Prolactin and oxytocin: functions

PROlactin stimulates the mammary glands to PROduce milk.
Oxytocin stimulates the mammary glands to Ooze (release) milk.

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Rods vs. cone function

RoD: Dim light.
Cones: Color.

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Adrenal gland: functions

ACTH:
Adrenergic functions
Catabolism of proteins/ Carbohydrate metabolism
T cell immunomodulation
Hyper/ Hypotension (blood pressure control)

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Adrenal cortex layers and products

"Go Find Rex, Make Good Sex":
· Layers:
Glomerulosa
Fasiculata
Reticulata
· Respective products:
Mineralcorticoids
Glucocorticoids
Sex hormones
· Alternatively for layers: GFR (Glomerular Filtration Rate, convenient since adrenal glands are atop kidney).

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Diabetes Insipidous: diagnosing subtypes

After a desmopression injection:
Concentrated urine = Cranial.
No effect = Nephrogenic.

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Alkalosis vs. acidosis: directions of pH and HCO3

ROME:
Respiratory= Opposite:
· pH is high, PCO2 is down (Alkalosis).
· pH is low, PCO2 is up (Acidosis).
Metabolic= Equal:
· pH is high, HCO3 is high (Alkalosis).
· pH is low, HCO3 is low (Acidosis).

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FLATPiG:
FSH
LH
ACTH
TSH
Prolactin
ignore GH

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MAO isoenzyme form locations

· MAO-A in:
Adrenergic peripheral structures
Alimentary mucosa [intestine]
· MAO-B in:
Brain
Blood platelets

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Hyperthyroidism: signs and symptoms

THYROIDISM:
Tremor
Heart rate up
Yawning [fatigability]
Restlessness
Oligomenorrhea & amenorrhea
Intolerance to heat
Diarrhea
Irritability
Sweating
Musle wasting & weight loss