LGS Week 1 & 2 Flashcards
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Outline the pathway and outcomes of GCPR G-alpha-q in the GI tract
Stimulates PLC –> stimualtes PIP2 –> stimulates IP3 –> increase Ca2+ –>** smooth muscle contraction**, vesicle release, upregulation of transporter and channels
Stimulates PLC –> stimulates PIP2 –> stimulates DAG –> activates PKC –> upregulation and activation of transporters and channels
Outline the pathway and outcomes of GCPR G-alpha-s in the GI tract
Activates adenylyl cyclase –> stimulates cAMP –> activates PKA –> vesicle release, upregulation and activation of transporters and channels, smooth muscle relaxation
Outline the pathway and outcomes of GCPR G-alpha-i in the GI tract
Inhibits adenylyl cyclase –> downregulation of cAMP –> counteracts Gas
What receptors in the GI are Gas? What receptors in the GI are Gaq?
Gas - H2 receptors
Gaq - M1 and M3
What is the role of serotonin in the enteric nervous system?
Stimulates contraction
What is the role of dopamine in the enteric nervous system?
Inhibits contraction
What is the role of ACh in the enteric nervous system?
Stimulates smooth muscle contraction on muscarinic receptors
What is the role of NO in the enteric nervous system?
Inhibits smooth muscle contraction
What is the role of Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) in the enteric nervous system?
increases activity of inhibitory neurons - released from afferent neurons
What are the mechanisms by which a bolus of food can get through the LES?
Peristaltic movement pushes bolus down
Negative pressure from the stomach pulls bolus in
Inhibitory NT (NO or VIP) relaxes the LES
Is Achalasia a structural or functional cause of dysphagia? Why?
Functional - it has nothing to do with the anatomy - it’s due to either a hypersensitivity of ACh or dysfunction of NO inhibition
What should normal scintigraphy (gastric emptying test) results look like?
What might you suspect if they are slower?
70% remaining at 1hr, 30% remaining at 2hr, 0% at 4hr
Slower gastric emptying could indicate gastroparesis
What is the function of Interstitial cells of Cajal?
Pacemaker cells - keep cells slightly depolarized to allow easier induction of action potentials to have a response
Explain receptive relaxation
Distention on the wall of the stomach when recieving a bolus activates afferent neurons to relac the stomach with NO or VIP and allow stretching of the fundus to prepare for more food
What else besides receptive relaxation triggers NO release in the fundus of the stomach?
Distention of the duodenum
What is the function of I cells?
Located in the duodenum
Sense changes in chemicals –> when detecting high fats and proteins –> releases CCK, and helps trigger ENS through vasal afferents to release NO to the fundus
Relate the pathophysiologic mechanism involved in diabetic gastroparesis to his early satiety and bloating
Afferents or parasympathetics could be damaged due to diabetic neuropathy –> no proper release of ACh or NO –> impaired receptive relaxation, impaired mixing and grinding
What is the best medication to use for someone with gastroparesis and nausea/vomiting?
Metaclopramide - it’s prokinetic and an antiemetic
Outline Metaclopramide MOA and AE
D2 receptor antagonist - blocks dopamine inhibition –> increase of ACh to allow for contraction
AE: dystonic reactions (involuntary movement), stiffness, mood changes, increases prolactin –> gynomastia and milk development
Outline Erythromycin MOA and AE
Binds directly to motilin receptors on muscle cells –> directly stimulates contraction
AE: GI distress, only used when other meds have failed
Outline Neostigmine MOA and AE
AChE inhibit –> increased ACh –> more stimulation for contraction
AE: cholinergic effects, bradycardia
Which antiemetic is best for motion sickness?
Scopolamine - it acts on the vestibular system
Explain what effect the Seven Countries Study had on dietary recommendations and practices
Study of mass burden and epidemic of artherosclerotic diseases in seven countries: USA, Finland, Yugoslavia, Japan, Netherlands, Italy, Greece
Results suggested replacement of saturated fats with unsaturated
Ended up generalizing all fats as bad –> started replacing fats with starch
Compare and contrast popular diets with high feasibility
All highly feasible
DASH - Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension
Lower BP, sodium, limits unhealthy good intake
MIND - Mediterranean and DASH for brain health - may reduce B-amyloids
10 foods to eat (Mediterranean), 5 to limit (butter, cheese, red meat, fried food, sweets)
Elimination diet - food intolerances
Eliminate foods and reintroduce one at a time