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Nitrogen intake equal nitrogen excretion

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Nitrogen Balance

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Intake > ExcretionNet accumulation of proteins as in growth and pregnancy

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Positive Nitrogen Balance

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Intake < Excretion Net breakdown of proteins as in surgery, advanced cancer, kwashiorkor or marasmus, starvation

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Negative Nitrogen Balance

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Amount of protein degraded and resynthesized from amino acids

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Protein Turnover

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Normal Protein Turnover

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300-400 g/day

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Protein Degradation Mechanisms

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Energy-dependent ubiquitin-proteosome mechanismNon-energy dependent degradative enzyme

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Sum of all free amino acids in cells and ECF

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Amino Acid Pool

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3 Possible Sources of Amino Acid Pool

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Degradation and turnover of body proteinDietary intakeSynthesis of nonessential amino acids

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Protein digestion begins in the

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Stomach

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10
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What is another substance important in vit. B12 metabolism that is also produced by parietal cells?

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Intrinsic Factor

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11
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Can you name other substances absorbed by secondary active transport in the small intestines?

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Glucose andGalactose

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Amino Acid Metabolism: Removal of alpha-amino group (a process called deamunation) formina ammonia and a corresponding alpha-ketoacid

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First Phase

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What happens to ammonia?

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Excreted as free ammonia in urine and stoolMajority is still converted to urea before being excreted in the urine

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14
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Major disposal form of nitrogen

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Urea

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Amino Acid Metabolism: Carbon skeletons of alpha-ketoacids are converted to common intermediates of energy-producing metabolic pathways

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Second Phase

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16
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Seen in telostean fish, which excrete highly toxic ammonia

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Ammonotelic

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Seen in land animals, including humans who excrete non-toxic, water-soluble urea

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Ureotelic

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Seen in birds, which excrete uric acid as semisolid guano

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Uricotelic

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Removal of Nitrogen: First Phase

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1) Transamination2) Oxidative Deamination

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20
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Occurs in all cells of body; All amino acids must transfer their amino groups to alpha-ketoglutarate to form glutamate

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Transamination

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Transamination: Enzymes

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AminotransferasesAlanine aminotransferaseAspartate aminotransferase

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Transamination: Co-enzyme

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Pyridoxal phosphate (Vit. B6)

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23
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ALT is also known as

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SGPT (serum glutamate: pyruvate transferase)Pyruvate and alanine interconvert with transamination

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AST is also known as

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SGOT (serum glutamate: OAA transferase)Aspartate and oxaloacetate interconvert with transamination

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25
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Occurs in the liver and kidney only; Only for glutamate; Glutamate is oxidized and deaminated to yield free ammonia which is used to make urea

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Oxidative Deamination

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26
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Oxidative Deamination: Enzyme

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Glutamate dehydrogenase

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27
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Removal of excess nitrogen from peripheral tissues: Synthesized from glutamate and ammonia; occurs in most tissues, including muscle

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Through Glutamine

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Removal of excess nitrogen from peripheral tissues: Excess nitrogen from the peripheral tissues can reach the liver through transamination of pyruvate to produce alanine; occurs in muscle

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Through Alanine aka Glucose-Alanine Cycle

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29
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What do you call the metabolic pathway whereby lactate produced during anaerobic respiration in muscles is reconverted to glucose in the liver?

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Cori Cycle

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30
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Deaminates glutamine to produce ammonium ion which is excreted from the body; Present in kidneys and small intestines

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Glutaminase

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Pathway for removal of Nitrogenous waste products in the body; Present only in the liver; Major disposal form of amino groups; Donors of the atoms of urea

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Urea Cycle

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Reactions in Urea Cycle: Step 1

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Formation of Carbamoyl phosphateEnzyme: Carbamoyl phosphate synthetase I

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33
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Reactions in Urea Cycle: Step 2

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Formation of CitrullineEnzyme: Ornithine transcarbamoylase

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34
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Reactions in Urea Cycle: Step 3

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Synthesis of ArginosuccinateEnzyme: Argininosuccinate synthetase

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Reactions in Urea Cycle: Step 4

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Cleavage of Argininosuccinate to form Arginine Enzyme: Argininosuccinase

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Reactions in Urea Cycle: Step 5

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Arginine cleavage to yield Urea and OrnithineEnzyme: Arginase

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37
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Mnemonic: Ordinary Careless Crappers Are Also Frivolous About Urination

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Ornithine + Carbamoyl Phosphate = Citrulline. + Aspartate = Argininosuccinate. = Fumarate + Arginine. = Urea + Ornithine

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38
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Rate Limiting Step of Urea Cycle

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Reaction: CO2 + NH3➡️carbamoyl phosphateEnzyme: Carbamoyl phosphate synthetase I (CPS-I)Energy requirement: 4 ATPCo-factors: N-acetylglutamate, Biotin

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39
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Causes hyperammonemia, elevated blood glutamine, decreased BUN; Presents with lethargy, vomiting, hyperventilation, convulsions, cerebral edema, coma, death

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Hereditary HyperammonemiaType 1: Carbamoyl phosphate synthetase I deficiencyType 2: Ornithine transcarbamoylase deficiency

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40
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Compromised liver function; Presents with tremors, slurring of speech, somnolence, vomiting, cerebral edema and blurring of vision

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Acquired Hyperammonemia

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41
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Amino acid whose catabolism yields acetoacetate or acetyl-CoA or acetoacetyl-CoA

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Ketogenic Amino Acid

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Amino acid whose catabolism yields pyruvate or intermediates of Krebs Cycle like glucose via gluconeogenesis or glycogen in muscle or liver

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Glucogenic Amino Acid

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Ketogenic Amino Acid

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LeucineLysine

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44
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Glucogenic and Ketogenic Amino Acid

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PhenylalanineTyrosineTryptophanIsoleucine

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45
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Entry point of Amino Acids: Glutamine, Glutamate, Proline, Arginine, Histidine

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Alpha-ketoglutarate

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46
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Entry point of Amino Acids: Alanine, Serine, Glycine, Cysteine, Threonine, Tryptophan

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Pyruvate

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47
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Entry point of Amino Acids: Phenylalanine, Tyrosine

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Fumarate

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48
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Entry point of Amino Acids: Methionine, Valine, Isoleucine, Threonine

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Succinyl CoA

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49
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Entry point of Amino Acids: Aspartate, Asparagine

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Oxaloacetate

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50
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Synthesis of Non-essential Amino Acid: Transamination of alpha-ketoacids

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AlanineAspartateGlutamate

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51
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Synthesis of Non-essential Amino Acid: Amidation of glutamate and aspartate

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GlutamineAsparagine

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52
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Synthesis of Non-essential Amino Acid: Synthesized from Glutamate

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Proline

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53
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Synthesis of Non-essential Amino Acid: Made from Methionine and Serine

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Cysteine

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54
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Synthesis of Non-essential Amino Acid: Made from 3-phosphoglycerate

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Serine

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55
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Synthesis of Non-essential Amino Acid: Made from serine

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Glycine

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56
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Synthesis of Non-essential Amino Acid: Made from phenylalanine

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Tyrosine

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57
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Conversion of Amino Acid to Specialized Products: Glycine

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HemePurinesCreatineAlso conjugated to bile acids

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58
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Conversion of Amino Acid to Specialized Products: Serine

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Phospholipid and sphingolipidPurinesThymine

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59
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Conversion of Amino Acid to Specialized Products: Glutamate

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GABA

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60
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Conversion of Amino Acid to Specialized Products: Cysteine

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Thioethanolamine of CoATaurine

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Conversion of Amino Acid to Specialized Products: Histidine

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Histamine

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62
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Conversion of Amino Acid to Specialized Products: Arginine

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CreatininePolyaminesNitric oxide

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63
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Conversion of Amino Acid to Specialized Products: Tryptophan

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SerotoninNAD+NADP+MelatoninVit. B3 (Niacin)

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64
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Conversion of Amino Acid to Specialized Products: Tyrosine

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CatecholaminesThyroid hormones (T3 & T4)Melanin

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65
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There is decreased phenylalanine hydroxylase or decreased tetrahydrobiopterine cofactor; Tyrosine becomes essential and phenylalanine builds up, leading to excess phenylketones in urine: phenylacetate, phenyllactate, phenylpyruvate

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Phenylketonuria

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66
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Congenital deficiency of homogenistic acid oxidase in the degradative pathway of tyrosine; Resulting alkapton bodies cause urine to turn black on standing

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Alkaptonuria

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67
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Congenital deficiency of either Tyrosinase or defective tyrosine transporters; Lack of melanin results in increased risk of Skin Ca; Can result from a lack of migration of neural crest cells

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Albinism

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68
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All autosomal recessive; Cystathionine synthase deficiency, decreased affinity for cystathione synthase for pyridoxal phosphate, homocysteine methyltransferase deficiency

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Homocystinuria

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69
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Common inherited defect of renal tubular amino acid transporter for cystine, ornithine, lysine, and arginine in the PCT o kidneys

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Cystinuria

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70
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Blocked degradation of branched amino acids due to a deficiency in alpha-ketoacid dehydrogenase; Causes an increased alpha-ketoacid in the blood, especially leucine

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Maple Syrup Urine Disease

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71
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Cyclic compounds formed by the linkage of four pyrrole rings through methyne bridges; Form complexes with metal ions bound to nitrogen atom of the pyrrole rings

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Porphyrins

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72
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Heme Synthesis: Step 1

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Formation of δ-Aminolevulinic AcidRate limiting stepReaction: Glycine + Succinyl CoA➡️δ-Aminolevulinic AcidEnzyme: ALA synthaseCo-factor: Pyridoxine

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73
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Heme Synthesis: Step 2

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Formation of PorphobilinogenCondensation of two molecules of ALA by zinc-containing ALA dehydratase

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74
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Heme Synthesis: Step 3

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Formation of Uroporphyrinogen

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75
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Heme Synthesis: Step 4

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Formation of hemeIntroduction of iron into protoporphyrin IX occurs spontaneously but the rate is enhanced by ferrochelatase

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76
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In which of the following reactions or pathways is vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) not a co-factor?

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Oxidation of pyruvate to acetyl CoA

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77
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Genetic or acquired disorders due to abnormalities in the pathway of biosynthesis of heme; Most common: Porphyria Cutanea Tarda

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Porphyrias

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78
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Pyridoxine deficiency associated with Isoniazid therapy

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Sideroblastic Anemia with Ringed Sideroblasts

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79
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Heme synthase introduces the Fe2+ into protoporphyrin IX to make the heme ring

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Iron Deficiency

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80
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Inactivates many enzymes in heme synthesis: ALA dehydratase or Ferrochelatase

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Lead Poisoning

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81
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Common Patterns of Anemia: Microcytic, Hypochromic

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Iron deficiency anemiaThalassemiasLead poisoning

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Common Patterns of Anemia: Megaloblastic

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Folate or vitamin B12 deficiencyPernicious anemia

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Common Patterns of Anemia: Normocytic, Normochromic

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Anemia of Chronic IllnessChronic Kidney Disease

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Common Patterns of Anemia: Increased MCHC

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Spherocytosis

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85
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After 120 days, RBCs are taken up and degraded by the reticuloendothelial system, particularly in the liver and spleen

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Degradation of Heme

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86
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Heme Degradation: Step 1

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Enzyme: heme oxygenase system of reticuloendothelial cells

87
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Heme Degradation: Step 2

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Uptake of bilirubin by the liver

88
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Heme Degradation: Step 3

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Formation of bilirubin diglucoronide

89
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Heme Degradation: Step 4

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Secretion of bilirubin into bile

90
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Heme Degradation: Step 5

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Formation of urobilins in the intestine

91
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Jaundice: Hemolytic anemiasNeonatal “physiologic” jaundiceCrigler-Najjar Syndrome Types I and IIGilbert SyndromeToxic Hyperbilirubenemia

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Unconjugated Hyperbilirubinemia

92
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Jaundice: Biliary tree obstructionDubin-Johnson SyndromeRotor Syndrome

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Conjugated Hyperbilirubinemia

93
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Test used to measure total and direct bilirubin

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Van Den Bergh Reaction

94
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Long, unbranched heteropolysaccharide chains generally composed of a Repeating Saccharide unit: amino sugar and acidic sugar

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Glycosaminoglycans

95
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All of the GAGs are covalently attached to proteins to form proteoglycans EXCEPT

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Hyaluronic Acid (occurs independently)

96
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Important role in permitting cell migration during morphogenesis and wound repair; Attracts water into the extracellular matrix

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Hyaluronic Acid

97
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Located at sites of calcification in endochondral bone and are also found in cartilage

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Chondroitin sulfate

98
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Play a critical role in corneal transparency

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Keratan sulfate I and Dermatan sulfate

99
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May have a structural role in sclera

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Dermatan sulfate

100
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Important anti-coagulant; Binds with factors IX and XI, but its most important interaction is with plasma antithrombin III

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Heparin

101
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Components of plasma membranes, where they may act as receptors and participate in cell adhesion and cell-cell interactions

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Heparan sulfate

102
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Accumulation of GAGs in lysosomes due to deficiency in hydrolases

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Mucopolysaccharidoses

103
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Mucopolysaccharidoses: ALL are autosomal recessive EXCEPT

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Hunter’s Syndrome

104
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α-L-iduronidase deficiency; corneal clouding, cardiomyopathy, mental retardation

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Type IH: Hurler’s SyndromeType IS: Scheie’s Syndrome

105
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Iduronate sulfatase; No corneal clouding, cardiomyopathy, mental retardation

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Type II: Hunter’s Syndrome

106
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Heparan sulfamidase deficiency; Spasticity then loss of motor function, mental retardation, hyperactivity

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Type IIIa Sanfilippo Syndrome

107
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N-acetylglucosaminidase deficiency; Spasticity then loss of motor function, mental retardation, hyperactivity

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Type IIIb Sanfilippo Syndrome

108
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N-acetylglucosamine sulfatase deficiency; Spasticity then loss of motor function, mental retardation, hyperactivity

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Type IIIc Sanfilippo Syndrome

109
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N-acetylglucosamine deficiency; Spasticity then loss of motor function, mental retardation, hyperactivity

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Type IIId Sanfilippo Syndrome

110
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Galactose-6-sulfatase deficiency; No CNS involvement, skeletal dysplasia, short stature

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Type IV Morquio’s Syndrome

111
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β-glucuronidase deficiency; corneal clouding, hepatomegaly, skeletal dysplasia and short stature, mental retardation

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Type VII Sly Syndrome

112
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Proteins to which oligosaccharides are covalently attached

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Glycoproteins

113
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Carbohydrate chains shorterCarbohydrate chains branchedNo repeating sugar units

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Glycoproteins

114
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Carbohydrate chains longerCarbohydrate chains linearWith repeating sugar units

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Proteoglycans

115
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Bound to Serine or Threonine; Hydroxyl group

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O-Linked Glycoproteins

116
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Bound to Asparagine; Amide group

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N-Linked Glycoproteins

117
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Occurs through interaction of ZP3, an O-linked glycoprotein in the zone pellucida with a surface protein on the sperm surface, possibly galactosyl transferase

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Fertilization

118
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Circulating leukocytes adhere to the endothelium through selectins on the latter’s cell surface

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Inflammation

119
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Deficient phosphorylation of mannose residues in N-linked glycoprotein pre-enzymes

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I-cell Disease

120
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Glycoprotein that allows nee viruses to exit infected cells

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Influenza Virus

121
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Polypeptide hormone secreted by the β-cells of the islets of Langerhans of the endocrine pancreas

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Insulin

122
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Polypeptide hormone secreted by the α-cells of the islets of Langerhans of the endocrine pancreas

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Glucagon

123
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Hormones that counteract the actions of Insulin

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GlucagonCortisolGrowth hormoneEpinephrine

124
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Low blood sugar (Glucose <40mg/dL)

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Hypoglycemia

125
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Increase level of GlucoseIncrease InsulinDecrease Glucagon secretion

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Absorptive State or Fed State

126
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Decrease level of GlucoseDecrease InsulinIncrease Glucagon secretion Increase Epinephrine

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Fasting State

127
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Energy-rich molecules larger than that of the other dietary nutrients; Fats, carbohydrates, protein and in some diets, ethanol

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Macronutrients

128
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Nutrients needed in lesser amounts; Vitamins and minerals

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Micronutrients

129
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Average daily nutrient intake level estimated to meet the requirement of 50% of healthy individuals in a particular life stage and gender group

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Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)

130
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Average daily dietary intake level that is sufficient to meet the requirements of >95% of all individuals in a life stage and gender group

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Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA)

131
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Arbitrarily set in the absence of scientific evidence to calculate an EAR or RDA

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Adequate Intake

132
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Highest average nutrient intake level that is likely to pose no risk of adverse health effects to almost all individuals in the general population

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Tolerable Upper Intake Level

133
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Average dietary energy intake predicted to maintain an energy balance in a healthy adult of a defined age, gender and height, whose weight and level of physical activity are consistent with good health

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Estimated Energy Requirement

134
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Energy Requirements in Humans

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Fat: 20-35%Carbohydrate: 45-65%Protein: 10-35%

135
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Energy Content: Fats

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9 kcal/gram

136
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Energy Content: Carbohydrates, Proteins, Ketones

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4 kcal/gram

137
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Energy Content: Alcohol (Empty calories)

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7 kcal/gram

138
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Energy expenditure at rest but not asleep

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60% Resting (Basal) Metabolic Rate

139
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Increase metabolic rate after a meal

A

10% Diet-Induced Thermogenesis (Thermic effect of Food)

140
Q

Most variable at all metabolic rate

A

30% Physical Activity

141
Q

Food intake in excess of energy expenditure

A

Obesity

142
Q

Food intake less than energy expenditure

A

Undernutrition

143
Q

Protein deprivation is relatively greater than the reduction in total calories

A

Kwashiorkor

144
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Calorie deprivation is relatively greater than the reduction in protein

A

Marasmus

145
Q

Fat Soluble Vitamins

A

Vitamin A,D,E,K

146
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3 Forms of Vitamin A

A

Retinol - Vit. A alcoholRetinal - Vit. A aldehydeRetinoic Acid - Vit. A acid

147
Q

Growth regulators in the epithelium

A

Retinoic Acid

148
Q

Supports gametogenesis in gonads

A

Retinol

149
Q

Present in rod and cone cells for vision

A

Retinal

150
Q

Nyctalopia (night blindness) - earliest manifestationXerophthalmia: eye and corneal drynessImpotenceGrowth retardation

A

Vitamin A Deficiency

151
Q

Hyperkeratosis HepatomegalyPseudotumor cerebri (h ICP)Increased fracturesTeratogenic

A

Toxicity (Hypervitaminosis A)

152
Q

Vitamin D2, milk, plant sources

A

Ergocalciferol

153
Q

Vitamin D3, skin, animal sources

A

Cholecalciferol

154
Q

1,25-(OH)2 Vitamin D3

A

Calcitriol

155
Q

Precursor of Vitamin D

A

7-dehydrocholesterol

156
Q

Storage form of Vitamin D

A

25-(OH) Vitamin D3

157
Q

Active form of Vitamin D

A

1,25-(OH)2 Vitamin D3

158
Q

Responds to Hypocalcemia and PTH

A

Vitamin D

159
Q

End Goal of Vitamin D

A

Increase calcium Increase PO4

160
Q

In children only, before growth plate closes; Vit. D deficiency

A

Rickets

161
Q

In adults only, after growth plate closes; Vit. D deficiency

A

Osteomalacia

162
Q

Most toxic vitamin; Hypercalcemia, Anorexia, nausea, Thirst, Stupor

A

Hypervitaminosis D

163
Q

Tetany and seizuresChvostek’s SignTrousseau’s SignLong QT

A

Hypocalcemia

164
Q

Stones (urolithiasis)Bones (pain, osteoporosis)Abdominal groans (constipation, PUD, pancreatitis)Psychic overtones (depression, anxiety, psc)Short QT

A

Hypercalcemia

165
Q

Antioxidant in the lipid phaseProtects membrane lipids from peroxidation

A

Vitamin E

166
Q

RBC fragility, Neurologic dysfunction (neuropathy)

A

Vitamin E deficiency

167
Q

Least toxic vitamin

A

Vitamin E

168
Q

Vitamin K1

A

Phylloquinone

169
Q

Vitamin K2

A

Menaquinone

170
Q

Synthetic Vitamin K

A

Menadione

171
Q

Carboxylation of glutamic acid residues in many calcium-binding proteins;Coagulation factors X, IX, VII, and II;Protein C and S

A

Vitamin K

172
Q

Presents as bleeding (including intracranial bleeds); Neonates at risk because of sterile GIT and low vitamin K content of breast milk

A

Hemorrhagic Disease of the Newborn

173
Q

Water soluble vitamins

A

Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin: FAD, FMN)Vitamin B3 (Niacin: NAD+)Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid: CoA)Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine: Pyridoxal phosphate)Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)BiotinFolate

174
Q

Generally non-toxic compared to the oil-solubles; Excesses just was out of the body in urine; EXCEPTIONS: Vit. B6 & B12

A

Water soluble vitamins

175
Q

Active form: Thiamine pyrophosphate (TPP)Used as co-factor in pyruvate, α-ketoglutarate, branched chain amino acid dehydrogenase

A

Vitamin B1 - Thiamine

176
Q

Vit. B1 Deficiency: No heart failure, polyneuritis, symmetrical muscle wasting

A

Dry Beriberi

177
Q

Vit. B1 Deficiency: With heart failure, high-output cardiac failure (dilated cardiomyopathy), edema

A

Wet Beriberi

178
Q

Active forms: Flavin Mononucleotide (FMN), Flavin Adenine Dinucleotide (FAD)Used as co-factors in redox reactions, as electron carrier

A

Vitamin B2 - Riboflavin

179
Q

No deficiency state but with signs and symptoms; Stomatitis (inflammation of oral mucosa), Cheilosis (inflammation of lips and angle of mouth); Dermatitis; Corneal vascularization

A

Vit. B2 - Riboflavin deficiency

180
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Active form: Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NAD+ and NADP+)Used as coenzymes in redox reactions

A

Vitamin B3 - Niacin

181
Q

Diarrhea DermatitisDementiaDeath

A

Pellagra

182
Q

Decreased Tryptophan

A

Hartnup Disease Absorption

183
Q

Active form: Constituent of Coenzyme AUsed as cofactor for acyl transfers

A

Vitamin B5 - Pantothenate

184
Q

DermatitisEnteritisAlopecia

A

Vit. B5 - Pantothenate Deficiency

185
Q

Active form: Pyrodixal phosphateUsed as coenzyme for: glycogen phosphorylase, cystathionine synthase, ALA synthase, synthesis of niacin from tryptophan

A

Vitamin B6 - Pyridoxine

186
Q

Isoniazid toxicity

A

Vit. B6 - Pyridoxine deficiency

187
Q

Active form: 5-deoxyadenosylcobalamin and Methylcobalamin

A

Vitamin B12 - Cobalamin

188
Q

Autoimmune destruction of parietal cells leading to decrease IF secretion and decrease Vit. B12 absorptionEarly ssx: Megaloblastic anemiaLate ssx: Neuropsychiatric

A

Pernicious Anemia

189
Q

Structure: pterin ring + para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) + glutamate residuesActive form: tetrahydrofolate (THF)Used as cofactor for 1-carbon transfer

A

Folic Acid

190
Q

Megaloblastic Anemia with no neurologic symptoms

A

Folic Acid Deficiency

191
Q

Used as cofactor for carboxylation reactions pyruvate carboxylase, acetyl CoA, propionyl CoA

A

Biotin

192
Q

Induced by avidin in egg whitesDermatitisEnteritis

A

Biotin Deficiency

193
Q

Used as a cofactor in hydroxylation of proline and lysine, dopamine β-hydroxylase

A

Vitamin C - Ascorbic Acid

194
Q

About 3-4 grams present in the body, 2/3 of which is in hemoglobin

A

Iron

195
Q

Loose teeth and sore gums, swollen joints, fragile vessels, anemia

A

Scurvy

196
Q

Storage form of iron in liver, spleen, bone marrow, intestinal mucosa, pancreas, myocardium

A

Ferritin

197
Q

Partially denatured derivative of ferritin; Predominates when tissue stores are high

A

Hemosiderin

198
Q

Iron transport protein in plasma

A

Transferrin

199
Q

Most common micronutrient deficiency worldwide:Decreased Total plasma ironDecreased Transferrin saturationDecreased Serum ferritinIncreased Total iron binding capacity

A

Iron Deficiency Anemia

200
Q

Iron overload Syndrome: Increased Total plasma ironIncreased Transferrin saturationIncreased Serum ferritinIncreased Total iron binding capacity

A

Hemochromatosis

201
Q

Most abundant trace mineral in the body after iron; Total body stores: 1.5-2.5 grams

A

Zinc

202
Q

Leads to dermatitis and poor wound healing, hair loss, neuropsychiatric impairements, decreased taste acuity, and in children, poor growth and testicular atrophy

A

Zinc deficiency

203
Q

Rare recessively inherited disease with dermatitis, diarrhea, and alopecia due to impaired intestinal zinc absorption

A

Acrodermatitis enteropathica

204
Q

About 80-110 mg in the adult human body; Major cofactor of enzymes that use either molecular oxygen or an oxygen derivative as one of their substrates

A

Copper

205
Q

Presents with microcytic hypochromic anemia, leukopenia, hemorrhagic vascular changes, bone demineralization, hypercholesterolemia and neurological problems

A

Copper deficiency

206
Q

X-linked recessive disorder caused by the deficiency of an ATP-dependent membrane transporter for copper

A

Menkes Syndrome

207
Q

Hepatolenticular degeneration; Intestinal absorption of copper is intact but its biliary excretion is blocked; Copper accumulation in liver and brain with resulting liver damage, neurological deterioration; Kayser-Fleischer Rings

A

Wilson Disease

208
Q

Stimulates the activity of many enzymes but can be replaced by magnesium in most cases

A

Manganese

209
Q

Excess can cause psychosis and parkinsonism

A

Manganese Madness

210
Q

Occurs in a few oxidase enzymes, including xanthine oxidase

A

Molybdenum

211
Q

In the form of selenocysteine, occurs in about in about 20 human proteins, including the antioxidant enzyme glutathione peroxidase

A

Selenium

212
Q

Low selenium content causing cardiomyopathy

A

Keshan Disease

213
Q

Halogen needed for synthesis of thyroid hormones

A

Iodine

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