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Metabolism-20. Proteins are broken down to what in the cell?. Answer. Free Amino Acids Back. Metabolism-40. Insulin causes an ___________in protein synthesis; while glucagon causes an __________. Answer. Increase : Decrease Back. Metabolism-60.
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Metabolism-20 Proteins are broken down to what in the cell?
Answer Free Amino Acids Back
Metabolism-40 Insulin causes an ___________in protein synthesis; while glucagon causes an __________
Answer Increase : Decrease Back
Metabolism-60 In what form is nitrogen excreted in the urinarynitrogen excretion?
Answer UREA Back
Metabolism-80 What is transamination and which form of Vitamin B does it require?
Answer Transfer of an NH2 group from one amino acid to another; requires vitamin B6 Back
Metabolism-100 Describe PKU
Answer “phenylketonuria (PKU)” • PKU; 1 in 15,000 babies • Hydroxylation of phenylalanine normally forms tyrosine • Tyrosine important in adrenaline, noradrenaline, thyroxine and melanin synthesis • In PKU: • Phenylalanine builds up Can cause mental retardation Condition inherited from parents (genetic) • A block in the production of tyrosine from phenylalanine • Back
Assessing Needs-20 What is an imbalance when feeding proteins?
Answer A deficiency in one or more amino acid(s) Back
Assessing Needs-40 Definition of biological value
Answer The ability of a specific dietary protein to supply amino acids in the relative amounts required for protein synthesis by body tissues Back
Assessing Needs-60 The rate of protein deposition in growing animals is limited by quantity and quality of dietary protein and what else??
Answer Energy Intake Back
Assessing Needs-80 What is a limiting amino acid and what is the first limiting one?
Answer The amino acids present in the diet that are present in the lowest concentration while still maintaining the animals requirements. When these run out the genetic potential is impacted. LYSINE Back
Assessing Needs-100 What are two examples of PEM (describe them too)
Answer Kwashiorkar-Typical protein deficiency seen among children in less-developed countries Also seen among elderly population Because of edema, this status is confused for being well nourished, since they do not look emaciated Also seen in patients with a high level of stress due to infections, burns, surgeries Symptoms : edema in the abdomen and enlarged liver Marasmus-Typically occurs in children 6-18 months Chronic protein and energy restriction Look emaciated (skin and bones) Inadequate energy intake for extended period of time Use stored fat After fat depletion, dietary protein used Finally, wasting of muscles Impairment in brain function and learning capacity Back
Fat Soluble-20 What are the fat soluble vitamins?
Answer A, D, E, and K Back
Fat-40 Which form of Vitamin A can be converted to other forms?
Answer Retinol Back
Fat-60 What are the two Vitamin D deficient diseases in adults? Describe them please!
Answer • Osteomalacia-adult form of rickets • Softening of bones • Osteoporosis- porous bones • Loss of vitamin D with decreasing age Back
Fat-80 Two forms of Vitamin K that are relatively non toxic
Answer Phylloquinone and menaquinone Back
Fat-100 What are the chemical names of the fat soluble vitamins?
Answer • Vitamin A D2 D3 E K • Chemical name Retinol Ergocalciferol Cholecalciferol Tocopherol Phylloquinone Back
Water-20 Is acute toxicity likely with water soluble vitmains…why or why not
Answer NO, the body excretes the excess Back
Water-40 What was the first vitamin to be discovered and what does it prevent in humans?
Answer Thiamine- prevents Beri-Beri Back
Water-60 What are the two main dietary forms of Niacin?
Answer NAD and NADP Back
Water-80 Which B vitamins are Hematopoietic?
Answer • Folic Acid • B12 • B6 • Pantothenic Acid Back
Water-100 What are the chemical names of all the water soluble vitamins?
Answer • Vitamin B complex B1 B2 B3 B5 B6 B12 B8 B9 C • Chemical Name Thiamin Riboflavin Nicotinamide (niacin) Pantothenic acid Pyridoxine Cyanocobalamin Biotin Folacin (folic acid) Choline Ascorbic acid Back
Minerals-20 How are minerals excreted? And secreted?
Answer • Excreted- urine and feces • Secreted- sweat (Na+ and Cl) Back
Minerals-40 What are the general functions of Minerals?
Answer • Involved in the structure of hormones, vitamins and other compounds • Involved in acid-base and water balance • Component or activator of enzymes and compounds involved in biochemical reactions Back
Minerals-60 What are the macro minerals?
Answer Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Potassium, Chloride, Sodium Back
Minerals-80 Cretinism is caused by what?
Answer An extreme Iodine deficiency Back