SPECIALIST IN CHEMISTRY, SC
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ENZYMES OF CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCEEnzymes catalyze physiologic reactions by lowering the activation energy level that the reactants (substrates) must reach for the reaction to occur.
Clinically significant enzymes are: (Oxidoreductases, Transferases, Hydrolases, Lyases, Isomerases, Ligases.
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AMINO ACIDS AND PROTEINS
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NON-PROTEIN NITROGENOUS COMPOUNDS
The biochemistry, clinical utility, and analytical methods for measurement of the NPN compounds urea, uric acid, creatinine, creatine, and ammonia are presented in this chapter.
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BLOOD GASES, pH , BUFFER SYSTEMS AND ACID-BASE DISORDERS
An acid is a substance that can donate hydrogen ions (H+) when dissolved in water. A base is a substance that can accept hydrogen ions. pH of a solution is defined as the negative log of the hydrogen ion conc.
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ELECTROLYTES AND OSMOLALITY
Electrolytes are ions (minerals) capable of carrying an electric charge. Electrolytes with a positive charge are cations that move toward the cathode, while those with a negative charge are anions that move toward the anode.
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HYPOTHALAMIC AND PITUITARY FUNCTION
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ADRENAL FUNCTION
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GONADAL FUNCTION
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THYROID HORMONOLOGY
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CALCIUM HOMEOSTASIS AND HORMONAL REGULATION
Serum calcium level is maintained at a constant level for the optimal excitability of neural and muscular tissue and the coordinated functioning of various organ systems.
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TUMOR MARKERS
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THERAPEUTIC DRUG MONITORING
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TOXICOLOGY
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DRUG METABOLISM, ELIMINATION AND HALF-LIFE
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MARKERS OF CARDIAC DAMAGE
