I talk about the various features of Trichomonas vaginalis and Gardenella vaginalis.. Also added a mnemonic on metronidazole at the end! Hope it helps!
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Monday, June 2, 2014
Lecithin–sphingomyelin ratio mnemonic
Hey everyone!
We measure the L:S ratio in the amniotic fluid to check for fetal lung maturity.
The concentration of lecithin and sphingomyelin is equal till 32–33 weeks gestation after which the lecithin concentration begins to increase significantly while sphingomyelin remains nearly the same.
An L:S ratio of 2 or more indicates fetal lung maturity and a relatively low risk of infant respiratory distress syndrome, and an L/S ratio of less than 1.5 is associated with a high risk of infant respiratory distress syndrome.
Not something you forget, but this is how it plays in my head - Phosphatidylcholine Peaks, Sphingomyelin remains the Same.
It also helps you remember that lecithin is made up of phospholipids like phosphatidylcholine.
(Sometimes, examiners may use basic biochemical compounds to test whether you know what they are made of.. That's when you show them what you are made of as well B)
That's all!
-IkaN
We measure the L:S ratio in the amniotic fluid to check for fetal lung maturity.
The concentration of lecithin and sphingomyelin is equal till 32–33 weeks gestation after which the lecithin concentration begins to increase significantly while sphingomyelin remains nearly the same.
An L:S ratio of 2 or more indicates fetal lung maturity and a relatively low risk of infant respiratory distress syndrome, and an L/S ratio of less than 1.5 is associated with a high risk of infant respiratory distress syndrome.
Not something you forget, but this is how it plays in my head - Phosphatidylcholine Peaks, Sphingomyelin remains the Same.
It also helps you remember that lecithin is made up of phospholipids like phosphatidylcholine.
(Sometimes, examiners may use basic biochemical compounds to test whether you know what they are made of.. That's when you show them what you are made of as well B)
That's all!
-IkaN
Sunday, June 1, 2014
Sunday, May 25, 2014
Saturday, May 17, 2014
Minimum alveolar concentration, blood gas partition coefficient, AV gradient of anaesthetics simplified
Hi!
This is what I understood. I hope it helps you understand as well =)
This is what I understood. I hope it helps you understand as well =)
Saturday, May 3, 2014
Which cell secretes what? Male reproductive system mnemonics
LH stimulates Leydig cells to produce Testosterone.
Testosterone converts the Wolffian ducts into male accessory structures.
Mnemonic: There is a L in LH and Leydig.
If you flip around the letter L, it looks like a T.
FSH stimulates Sertoli cells to produce Sperm.
Mnemonic: There is a S in FSH, Sertoli, and Sperm.
Inhibin is secreted from the Sertoli cells and it inhibits FSH secretion.
Mnemonic: sertoli ends in I for Inhibin.
Sertoli cells secrete MIF that inhibit female paramesonephric duct development.
Mnemonic: sertoli ends in I for mullerian Inhibiting factor (MIF).
Related posts:
Which cell secretes what? A simplified ovarian cycle comic video
Which cell secretes what? Gastric mucosa histology mnemonics
Testosterone converts the Wolffian ducts into male accessory structures.
Mnemonic: There is a L in LH and Leydig.
If you flip around the letter L, it looks like a T.
FSH stimulates Sertoli cells to produce Sperm.
Mnemonic: There is a S in FSH, Sertoli, and Sperm.
Inhibin is secreted from the Sertoli cells and it inhibits FSH secretion.
Mnemonic: sertoli ends in I for Inhibin.
Sertoli cells secrete MIF that inhibit female paramesonephric duct development.
Mnemonic: sertoli ends in I for mullerian Inhibiting factor (MIF).
Related posts:
Which cell secretes what? A simplified ovarian cycle comic video
Which cell secretes what? Gastric mucosa histology mnemonics
Friday, May 2, 2014
Steps of mitosis mnemonic
Hey everyone!
We'll be learning about mitosis today!
Mitosis makes copies of cells.
It occurs in all somatic cells of the body (except sperm and ova)
Here is how to remember the various stages of cell division :)
We'll be learning about mitosis today!
Mitosis makes copies of cells.
It occurs in all somatic cells of the body (except sperm and ova)
Here is how to remember the various stages of cell division :)
Saturday, April 26, 2014
Friday, April 25, 2014
Opioids and other analgesics mnemonic
Hey everyone!
I kept forgetting the unique feature of opioids and hence I felt a compulsive need to make a mnemonic. It was really hard making a mnemonic for it but I managed and I hope it helps!
I kept forgetting the unique feature of opioids and hence I felt a compulsive need to make a mnemonic. It was really hard making a mnemonic for it but I managed and I hope it helps!
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| Meperidine, Methadone, Nalbuphine and Pentazocine mnemonic |
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Burkitts lymphoma mnemonic
Hey everyone!
A quick "things to remember" list about Burkitts lymphoma for tests!
- B cell lymphoma (B for Burkitts, B for B cells!)
- All types of Burkitt's lymphoma are characterized by disregulation of the c-myc gene.
- Myc (c-Myc) is a regulator gene that codes for a nuclear transcription factor.
- The most common variant is t(8;14).
- The "starry sky" appearance on histology
- It is due to scattered tingible body-laden macrophages (macrophages containing dead body of apoptotic tumor cells).
The mnemonic *drum roll*
The only atypical antipsychotic with extrapyramidal symptoms mnemonic
Risperidone won't let you rest.
Monday, April 21, 2014
Plasmodium species that have a dormant liver form (hypnozoites) mnemonic
Hey everyone!
There are 4 Plasmodium species - P. falciparum, P. malariae, P. vivax and P. ovale.
Did you know that P. vivax and P. ovale have a dormant stage (hypnozoites) that can persist in the liver? It can cause relapses by invading the bloodstream weeks, or even years later!
There are 4 Plasmodium species - P. falciparum, P. malariae, P. vivax and P. ovale.
Did you know that P. vivax and P. ovale have a dormant stage (hypnozoites) that can persist in the liver? It can cause relapses by invading the bloodstream weeks, or even years later!
Sunday, April 20, 2014
Location of synthesis of neurotransmitters mnemonic
It's hard to remember. It's easy with pictures!
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| Location of synthesis of neurotransmitters mnemonic |
Friday, April 18, 2014
Hemolytic uremic syndrome mnemonic
Hey everyone!
This is not exactly a mnemonic but it puts together the syndrome quite well.
This is not exactly a mnemonic but it puts together the syndrome quite well.
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| Hemolytic uremic syndrome mnemonic |
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Cell wall of gram positive and gram negative bacteria notes
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| Difference in cell wall of gram positive and gram negative bacteria notes |
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Peroneal nerve branches and foot drop mnemonic
"Super everter, deep dorsiflexer."
Superficial peroneal nerve (superficial fibular nerve) supplies the fibularis longus (peroneus longus) and fibularis brevis (peroneus brevis). These muscles evert the foot.
The deep fibular nerve (deep peroneal nerve) supplies the tibialis anterior, extensor digitorum longus, fibularis (peroneus) tertius, and extensor hallucis longus (propius). These muscles dorsiflex the foot.
Foot drop is due to deep peroneal nerve palsy. You can remember Drop and Deep as they both start with D.
The skin over the greater part of the dorsum of the foot is supplied by the superficial fibular nerve with the exception of the first web space, which is innervated by the deep peroneal nerve.
Superficial peroneal nerve (superficial fibular nerve) supplies the fibularis longus (peroneus longus) and fibularis brevis (peroneus brevis). These muscles evert the foot.
The deep fibular nerve (deep peroneal nerve) supplies the tibialis anterior, extensor digitorum longus, fibularis (peroneus) tertius, and extensor hallucis longus (propius). These muscles dorsiflex the foot.
Foot drop is due to deep peroneal nerve palsy. You can remember Drop and Deep as they both start with D.
The skin over the greater part of the dorsum of the foot is supplied by the superficial fibular nerve with the exception of the first web space, which is innervated by the deep peroneal nerve.
You can remember most of the superficial stuff (the skin) is supplied by the superficial nerve!
Leptin thin. Ghrelin gobble. Mnemonic.
Leptin makes you wanna be thin.
It decreases food intake by inhibiting hunger and stimulating satiety centre.
It decreases food intake by inhibiting hunger and stimulating satiety centre.
Monday, April 7, 2014
How I remember that Norwalk virus is a Calcivirus that causes gastroenteritis
"Calci took a walk in the gastrointestinal tract"
Sunday, April 6, 2014
Embryological origin of brain mnemonics
Hello brainy people! Let's memorize the embryological origins of the encephalon! The what? The brain? Yeah, that's what we call it!
Disclaimer: I've made super lame associations =P
Disclaimer: I've made super lame associations =P
Saturday, April 5, 2014
Difference between primary biliary cirrhosis and primary sclerosing cholangitis mnemonic
Greetings people!
Primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC).. Because both have the word primary and are associated with the hepatobiliary system, it's easy to mix em up.
Here's how I keep them straight -
Primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC).. Because both have the word primary and are associated with the hepatobiliary system, it's easy to mix em up.
Here's how I keep them straight -
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