Anatomy & Physiology B/C

[bhavjain]

Where is brain natriuretic peptide produced?
What cells produce cholecalciferol? Where is it converted to the final product?

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1. Ventricles of the heart. 2. Keratinocytes in the epidermis synthesize cholecalciferol from 7-dehydrocholesterol. It is finally converted to calcitriol in the kidneys (the liver first converts it to calcifediol).

[Uber]

Answer (Click to Show Hidden Text)

1. Ventricles of the heart. 2. Keratinocytes in the epidermis synthesize cholecalciferol from 7-dehydrocholesterol. It is finally converted to calcitriol in the kidneys (the liver first converts it to calcifediol).

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[bhavjain]

List 4 effects of methamphetamines on the central nervous system.

[Uber]

List 4 effects of methamphetamines on the central nervous system.

Are you asking for cell effects or general CNS effects?

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Euphoria, reduced appetite, psychosis, increased sexual desire

[bhavjain]

List 4 effects of methamphetamines on the central nervous system.

Are you asking for cell effects or general CNS effects?

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Euphoria, reduced appetite, psychosis, increased sexual desire

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[Uber]

Describe the specific usage of myxedema and the general usage of myxedema (what disorder does it refer to, symptoms?)

[bhavjain]

Uber:

[hide]Commonly refers to hypothyroidism, or in some cases Graves' disease. Symptoms are swelling of the dermis around face, arms, legs, eyes, etc. due to increased deposition of mucopolysaccharides and proteins in between connective tissue fibers.[/hide]

[Uber]

Uber:

[hide]Commonly refers to hypothyroidism, or in some cases Graves' disease. Symptoms are swelling of the dermis around face, arms, legs, eyes, etc. due to increased deposition of mucopolysaccharides and proteins in between connective tissue fibers.[/hide]

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[bhavjain]

Name 3 neurotransmitters derived from phenylalanine.

[mangothecat]

Name 3 neurotransmitters derived from phenylalanine.

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epinephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine