** Helpful tidbits for the NBDE I **

[ItsGavinC]

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Let's use this to post high-yield/simple concepts/must-knows/tidbits/mnemonics that will help us gain extra points on the NBDE I.

Try to limit the discussion here and only post pieces of information so that those who use the thread won't have to sift through piles of conversation to get to the information.

Feel free to post as many pieces of information as you wish.

 

[ItsGavinC]

? Vessel linings from inside to out: intima-->media-->adventitia. Arteries have thick media, while veins have thicker adventitia. Also, "vasa vasorum" supply blood to large arteries.


? Hemophilia: high PTT (intrinsic pathway problem)
von Willebrand's: high PTT and high bleeding time
Thrombocytopenia purpura: high bleeding time


? Insulin is THE only hormone that promotes fuel storage, and it lowers cAMP levels.

 

[carolinadmd]

Heres a link to a site that I find helpful: www.medicalmnemonics.com

Good luck on part 1!