MD1 Fall 2019 Assignment: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology

This document presents a comprehensive solution to an MD1 assignment, addressing key concepts in anatomy, biochemistry, and physiology. The anatomy section provides a detailed tabulation of bones, including their names, locations, shapes, and numbers. The biochemistry segment delves into protein denaturation, explaining the structural changes that occur and highlighting the effects of heavy metal salts like silver nitrate as denaturing agents with medical applications. Furthermore, the assignment explores cellular biocatalysis, describing the mechanism of antimetabolite drugs and using 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) as a specific example, detailing its action, the enzyme it targets, and its role in treating cancer. Finally, the physiology section examines the effects of digitalis on myocardial cells, including its impact on sodium-potassium ATPase, calcium homeostasis, and the secondary transport system, as well as addressing nephrogenic diabetes insipidus and its effects on fluid balance.