MDP10508 ENDOCRINE AND NUTRITION BIOCHEMISTRY ASSIGNMENT ANSWER ALL OF THE QUESTIONS BELOW. (70 marks) 1. Comment on the statement below: ‘Glycolysis and Gluconeogenesis are reciprocally regulated’ Reciprocally regulated means when one process takes place in a cell‚ the other process will essentially inactivated. This regulation ensures that either glycolysis or gluconeogenesis predominate as to prevent concurrent activity in two closely parallel pathways‚ where if both Glycolysis and Gluconeogenesis
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Structure and Characteristics of Lipids‚ Proteins‚ and Carbohydrates Carbs Monosaccharide- simple sugars; simple carbs C6H12O6 3 types Glucose Energy source for all cells 1 of the 2 sugars in every disaccharide Makes up polysaccharides Mild‚ sweet flavor 6-sided ring Fructose Intensely sweet; naturally found in fruits‚ honey 5-sided ring Galactose No sweet flavor 6-sided ring Position of the hydroxyl group differs from glucose Disaccharides- pairs of monosacchs; simple carbs
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BASIC CONCEPTS IN BIOCHEMISTRY A STUDENT’S SURVIVAL GUIDE Second Edition HIRAM F. GILBERT‚ Ph.D. Professor of Biochemistry Baylor College of Medicine Houston‚ Texas McGraw-Hill Health Professions Division New York St. Louis San Francisco Auckland Bogotá Caracas Lisbon London Madrid Mexico City Milan Montreal New Delhi San Juan Singapore Sydney Tokyo Toronto • • • • • • • • • • • • BASIC CONCEPTS IN BIOCHEMISTRY‚ 2/E Copyright © 2000‚ 1992 by the McGraw-Hill Companies‚ Inc. All rights
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The nurse is taking the health history of a 70-year-old patient being treated for a Duodenal Ulcer. After being told the patient is complaining of epigastric pain‚ the nurse expects to note which assessment finding? Melena Nausea Hernia Hyperthermia A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a patient with severe Gastroesophogeal Reflux Disease. Which of these statements by the patient indicates a need for more teaching? Top of Form “I’m going to limit my meals to 2-3 per day to reduce acid secretion
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What is Pancreatic Cancer The pancreas is a gland that is located behind the stomach and in front of the spine made up of two major parts. It produces digestive juices called hormones that regulate blood sugar and help break down food. Pancreatic cancer is a disease when cells in the pancreas start to grow out of control. Which then a tumor is formed in side of a person pancreas. Pancreatic cancer is fundamentally a disease caused by damage to the DNA.This damage is often referred to as mutations
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formation around the gums Question9 Marks: 1 The rise in blood glucose levels after eating stimulates the pancreas to secrete the hormone ___‚ causing blood glucose levels to ____. Choose one answer. a. insulin‚ drop b. insulin‚ rise c. glucagon‚ drop d. glucagon‚ rise Question10 Marks: 1 Vitamin E protects
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1. HIV- pathophysiology‚ risk factors‚ testing‚ patient teaching (pets)‚ sentinel infections‚ NNRTIs/PIs action‚ needlestick length of tx (4 weeks)‚ CD4 count Patho—retrovirus that integrates itself into the genetic material of a host cell‚ changing the proviral DNA and encoding structure‚ regulatory‚ and accessory proteins within the cell. Reverse transcriptase help the virus produce in the host cell. Signs & Symptoms—none‚ possibly flu-like. Patient Teaching—prevention of secondary infection
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The digestive tract is a continuous tract throughout the body that interfaces with the environment at both its origin ‚the oral cavities‚ as well as‚ at its termination‚ the anus. It is divided into different segments beginning with the oral cavity and followed by the pharynx‚ esophagus‚ stomach‚ small and large intestine‚ and the anus. There are also accessory digestive organs involved including the salivary glands‚ liver‚ pancreas‚ and gallbladder. Digestion begins in the oral cavity where
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Lecture 1 Hunger: biological; controlled by hypothalamus Appetite: psychological Alcohol: source of calories and energy How are nutrients classified? Macro (g) and micro (mg); essential and non essential (omega 3) What food groups are subdivided by? Grains – whole or refine Fruits – juices or whole Vegetables – color intensity Which group has plant and animal sources? Dairy‚ meat‚ oil Phytochemical – still yet to be discovered; plant-based substance; has extra benefit to diet Lecture
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mechanisms in the body. Insulin is released from beta cells in the pancreas in response to the consumption of food. As glucose levels drop during fasting‚ the pancreas secretes glucagon from alpha cells that release glucose from body stores. 4 Thirty minutes after eating a large sweet meal including cake and candy‚ which of the following blood levels would be expected? A C Low Glucose‚ low Insulin Low Glucose‚ high Insulin B D High Glucose‚ low Insulin High Glucose‚ high Insulin Unit 3 Questions
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