Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, is a disorder characterized by sensory processing difficulties, communication problems, struggles with social interactions, and odd repetitive behaviors. Autism… Read More »
Women are incredible beings with an unquestionable capacity to multitask and juggle better than a bartender, but they also tend to sacrifice themselves in the… Read More »
Two principle types; Vasogenic oedema Occurs when the integrity of the BBB is compromised and increased vascular permeability occurs Allows fluid to escape from the… Read More »
Developmentally distinct from the adrenal cortex Composed of neural crest cells called chromaffin cells which synthesise and secrete catecholamines in response to preganglionic nerve fibres… Read More »
Function of the cortex  In adults the normal adrenal gland weighs 4g but with acute stress, lipid depletion may reduce the weight and with… Read More »
Normal plasma glucose concentration is between 4.5 and 11mmol/L Almost all the glucose filtered by the renal glomeruli is reabsorbed by the renal tubular cells,… Read More »
Diabetic ketoacidosis may be defined to occur in patients with positive serum ketones and an arterial blood pH of less than or equal to 7.30… Read More »
A group of disorders sharing the common feature of hyperglycaemia Hyperglycaemia is due to defects in insulin secretion, action or both Chronic hyperglycaemia and metablic… Read More »
Pancreas consists of 1 million islets of Langerhans Start to develop from week 9-11 gestation Contain exocrine and endocrine components Contain 4 major cell types, b, a, d and… Read More »