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Alcohol & Proteins (midterm) Flashcards

1
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Alcohol is made from carbs by which reaction- oxidation or reduction?

A

reduction rxn

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2
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Alcohol is also known as….

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ethanol or EtOH

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3
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How does alcohol enter the body?

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simple diffusion

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4
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Does alcohol require a digestive enzyme?

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no, alcohol will go anywhere where there is water

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What are the 3 things that the rate of absorption and transport of alcohol depends on?

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1) rate of stomach emptying
2) intake of certain drugs
3) type of alcohol consumed

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T/F: alcohol conc. in females is more than in males

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true, this is also why males don’t get drunk as easily

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7
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Alcohol will move through the body wherever there is water. What does alcohol damage first? And then overtime?

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first damages the cell membranes and then liver cells damage, which then can lead to liver damage

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8
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Can alcohol be stored in the body?

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NO

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9
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What has the first priority in metabolism? All other metabolism stops until this is metabolized

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alcohol metabolism

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10
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Some ethanol is metabolized by the __________ cells, but the ___________ cells metabolize the majority of ethanol

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stomach, liver

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11
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What does alcohol metabolism depend on?

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-gender
-race
-size
-food consumption
-physical condition
-alcohol content

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12
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3 enzyme systems are capable of oxidizing/detoxifying ethanol. What are these 3 systems?

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1) alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH)
2) microsomal ethanol oxidizing system (MEOS)
3) catalase

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13
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Which enzyme system metabolizes alcohol first? Where is it found?

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alcohol dehydrogenase, which is found in the liver

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14
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The more you drink alcohol, the more your tolerance will build. Which enzyme system is responsible for this?

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microsomal ethanol oxidizing system (MEOS)

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15
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Which enzyme system is a minor pathway for oxidizing/detoxifying ethanol?

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catalase

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16
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Which enzyme system is the “low ethanol intake” pathway?

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alcohol dehydrogenase pathway

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17
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Where is alcohol dehydrogenase found?

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cytosol of liver cells

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18
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Does the alcohol dehydrogenase pathway yield energy?

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yes, generates lots of NADH

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19
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Ethanol converts to acetaldehyde. NAD is required. What enzyme does this?

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alcohol dehydrogenase 1 (ADH1)

note: this is literally converting one toxic molecule to another

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20
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Ethanol converts to acetaldehyde. NAD is required. This is done with ADH1. From here, acetaldehyde will convert to what? It uses another NAD, a CoA, and ADH2.

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acetyl CoA (which will then go through krebs cycle and make ATP)

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21
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What does it mean if you have a strong ADH1 and ADH2?

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your body will make acetyl CoA faster and this will also allow you to drink more than the average person

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22
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What does it mean if you have efficient ADH1 but not ADH2?

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acetaldehyde will build up in the body (this is a toxin and is a known carcinogen)

when build up happens, your face will turn red from drinking and you may develop a cough

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23
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What happens when your body has inefficient ADH1 and ADH2?

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alcohol cannot be metabolized properly through ADH pathway so it will directly go to MEOS system

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24
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Acetyl CoA is made in the ADH pathway. What is the fate of Acetyl CoA now?

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-will be metabolized more like a fat than a carb
-so it will make carbon dioxide, water, and FAs
-it will NOT be converted to glucose!!!!!

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25
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Which enzyme system is the “high ethanol intake” pathway?

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MEOS pathway

note: this pathway works for not only alcohol but also drugs and foreign substances

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26
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Which enzyme system generates a lot of ROS (free radicals) which in turn depletes NADPH (an antioxidant)?

potential test q

A

MEOS pathway

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27
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Which enzyme system requires ATP for it to metabolize/detoxify alcohol?

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MEOS pathway

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28
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In the MEOS pathway, ethanol gets converted to acetaldehyde. What does it require besides ATP?

A

oxygen and NADPH

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29
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What is the byproduct of MEOS pathway?

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Water! This is why you pee a lot when you drink alcohol

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30
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Where does the MEOS system occur in the body?

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liver

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31
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The MEOS pathway is similar to ETC but uses what enzymes that are different from ETC?

A

P450 enzymes

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32
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The _______ pathway increases alcohol metabolism, thus, alcohol tolerance

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MEOS

(which when someone builds a super high tolerance they can drug overdose)

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33
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MEOS pathway requires ATP. What is associated with ATP and alcohol abuse?

A

weight loss

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34
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What is an antioxidant enzyme we talked about in class?

A

catalase

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35
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If theres a decrease in catalase production (usually due to excessive alcohol), then this results in….

A

premature grey hairs

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36
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In the catalase pathway, ethanol gets converted to acetaldehyde. The catalase enzyme is used. What is required for catalase to work?

A

hydrogen peroxide

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37
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What is the byproduct of catalase pathway?

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water! same as MEOS pathway, but MEOS pathway produces way more

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38
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What is the definition of moderate alcohol intake?

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1 drink a day for men and less than a drink a day for women
-5 oz of wine
-12 oz of beer
-1.5 oz of liquor
-3 oz sherry

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39
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What are the benefits of moderate alcohol intake?

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-social benefits
-relaxation
-increases serum HDL, thus lowering the risk of CVD in middle age and older adults
-alcohol inhibits delta 6 desaturase which is required for synthesizing eicosanoids

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40
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What is the leading cause of death?

A

alcohol abuse

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41
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What deficiencies would you have if you are an alcoholic?

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several vitamin and mineral deficiencies

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42
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alcohol abuse combined with tobacco = risk for what cancer?

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esophageal and oral cancer

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43
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Besides mineral and vitamin deficiencies, what other risks are there with alcohol abuse?

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-CVD
-liver damage (fatty liver or liver cirrhosis)
-fetal damage
-obesity
-cancer
-osteoporosis
-brain damage
-impotence
-sleep disturbances

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44
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A build up of acetaldehyde is toxic to what cells?

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hepatocytes (liver cells)

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45
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Does alcohol damage DNA?

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yes

46
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Why do alcoholics have increased risk for fatty liver disease?

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they have increased synthesis of fat from accelerated acetyl CoA production

47
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Are advanced stages of liver damage reversible or irreversible?

A

irreversible

48
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When enlarged fat hepatic cells burst and die, scar tissue replaces normal cells and ________________ develops

A

liver cirrhosis

49
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What are some complications of liver damage due to alcohol abuse?

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-malnutrition
-portal hypertension
-ascites (fluid filled abdominal cavity)
-hyponatremia (decreased sodium in blood)
-hepatic encephalopathy (brain damage due to liver complications)
-fat malabsorption
-osteoporosis

50
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What is ascites?

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fluid filled abdominal cavity bc of HTN and blockages

51
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Is fetal alcohol syndrome avoidable?

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yes

52
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What is fetal alcohol syndrome?

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alcohol consumption deprives the fetus of oxygen and nutrients

53
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Is there a safe level of drinking while pregnant?

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NO, abstinence is best

54
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What is the definition of binge drinking?

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-4+ drinks in a row
-acute alcohol intoxication

55
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What are the signs of alcohol poisoning?

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-semiconsciousness or unconsciousness
-slow respiration (less than 8 breathes per min, or more than 8 seconds between breaths)
-cold, clammy, pale, or bluish skin
-a strong odor of alcohol

56
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T/F: proteins are found in every cell and tissue

A

true

57
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Proteins help build and repair tissues while carbs….

A

spare muscle tissue

58
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Are proteins a good energy source?

A

NO

59
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If theres excessive protein intake, AAs cannot be stored, so what happens to them?

A

they’re broken down to make fat

60
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What is the natural form of AAs- L form or D form?

A

L form

61
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What makes up an amino acid?

A

-alpha carbon (and chiral carbon for all AAs besides glycine)
-R group
-amino group
-H
-acid/carboxyl group

62
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If you remove the amino group in an AA structure, what does that make?

A

an alpha keto acid

63
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What are the 3 branched chain AAs (BCAAs)?

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1) valine
2) leucine
3) isoleucine

all 3 are essential

64
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What are the 3 aromatic AAs?

A

1) phenylalanine (essential)
2) tryptophan (essential)
3) tyrosine (conditionally essential, essential for PKU pts)

64
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What is the largest AA?

A

tryptophan/ trp

65
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Which AA is a precursor for niacin (vitamin B3)?

A

tryptophan/ trp

66
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Which AA initiates protein synthesis?

A

methionine (start codon)

67
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What are the 3 basic/positively charged (protonated) AAs?

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1) lysine (essential)
2) arginine (nonessential)
3) histidine (essential)

68
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What are the 2 acidic/ negatively charged (deprotonated) AAs?

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1) aspartate (aspartic acid)
2) glutamate (glutamic acid)

both are nonessential

69
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What are the “10” essential AAs?

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-phenylalanine
-valine
-threonine
-tryptophan
-isoleucine
-methionine
-histidine (conditionally essential, essential during +N balance)
-arginine (CONDITIONALLY ESSENTIAL, essential for kids)
-leucine
-lysine

PVT TIM HALL

70
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What is phenylketonuria (PKU)?

A

-phenylalanine is an essential AA, but for pts with PKU their phenylalanine intake needs to be controlled because their phenylalanine hydroxylase enzyme is either missing or lacking
-phenylalanine hydroxylase should convert phenylalanine to tyrosine but in this case it does not
-tyrosine is usually nonessential BUT for PKU pts it becomes essential
-newborns are screened via the Guthrie test- if hyperphenylalanemia is present then they will need to be on a low phenylalanine diet to prevent mental retardation and death

71
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What bond links 2 AAs together?

A

peptide bond

72
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Glutathione (GSH) is an important tripeptide. Why?

A

-it is made up of glycine, cysteine, and glutamate
-the cysteine in the middle has a thiol group, which makes this tripeptide an antioxidant

73
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Which AAs can be synthesized by the body?

A

nonessential AAs

74
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What is transamination?

A

Transfer of amino group from AA to an alpha keto acid

75
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ALL aminotransferases use a coenzyme. What is it and what is it derived from?

A

Pyridoxal phosphate, which is derived from vit B6

76
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What are the 3 aminotransferase pairs we should know?

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1) alpha KG and glutamate
2) pyruvate and alanine
3) aspartate and OAA

77
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If alanine donates NH2 to alpha KG what enzyme is used and what are the products?

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Enzyme= glutamate pyruvate aminotransferase (GPT) OR alanine aminotransferase (ALT)

Products= pyruvate and glutamate

78
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What vitamin is required with ALT, AST, GPT, or GOT?

A

Vit B6

79
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If aspartate donates NH2 to alpha KG, what enzyme is used and what are the products?

A

Enzyme= glutamate OAA aminotransferase (GOT) or aspartate aminotransferase (AST)

Products= OAA and glutamate

80
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High quality protein, also known as complete protein comes from where? Why are they condiered high quality?

A

-animal products
-contain all 9 essential AAs

81
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What is low quality protein?

A

-most plants
-deficient or low in 1+ essential AAs
-high in soluble fiber and phytochemicals
-no cholesterol
-low in saturated fat

82
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Grains, nuts and seeds are deficient in which 2 AAs?

A

isoleucine and lysine

83
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Beans, lentils, and legumes are deficient in which 2 AAs?

A

methionine and tryptophan

84
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What low quality proteins are the perfect combo to get in all the essential AAs?

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-grains + legumes
-grains + veggies
-nuts/seeds + legumes
-nuts/seeds + veggies

note: peanuts are legumes not nuts

so a pb sammy on whole grain bread is good

or black beans with sesame seeds (weird examples, but this is what she had in notes)

85
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What is the pH of gastric juice?

A

1.5-2.0

86
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T/F: gastric juice is an antiseptic

A

true

87
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Gastric juice denatures ___________ proteins (opens them up for enzyme activity)

A

globular

88
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Gastric juice cleaves _____________ to make __________

A

pepsinogen, pepsin

89
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Pepsinogen is secreted from what cells?

A

chief cells

90
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CCK is secreted from what cells?

A

I cells in the duodenum

91
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What activates trysinogen to make trypsin?

A

enterokinase

92
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Trypsin cleaves….

A

-chymotrypsinogen to make chymotrypsin
-proelastase to make elastase
-procarboxypeptidase to carboxypeptidase

93
Q

The SI produces aminopeptidase which is an….

A

exopeptidase

94
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Proteolytic enzymes are usually ___________

A

zymogens

95
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What are exopeptidases?

A

enzymes that cleave the end terminals

ex: carboxypeptidase and aminopeptidase

96
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Carboxypeptidase cleaves the….

A

C terminal of an AA

97
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Aminopeptidase cleaves the….

A

N terminal of the peptide chain

98
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What are endopeptidases?

A

enzymes that cleave within the protein chain

ex: trypsin, chymotrypsin, pepsin

99
Q

Trypsin cleaves the carboxyl end of what AAs?

A

Lys and Arg

100
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Chymotrypsin cleaves the carboxyl end of what AAs?

A

Phe, Trp, and Tyr (aromatic AAs)

101
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Pepsin cleaves the carboxyl end of what AAs?

A

Phe, Trp, and Tyr (aromatic AAs)

102
Q

Protein digestion starts where?

A

in the stomach

103
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HCI activates pepsinogen and makes pepsin. The proteins are denatured and will synthesize polypeptides, oligopeptides, and AAs. These peptides/AAs trigger intestinal endocrine cells in the duodenum to activate I cells to release CCK which will stimulate pancreatic acinar cells to secrete digestive enzymes. Small intestinal mucosal cells secrete ______________________ which activates trypsinogen. Trypsinogen will activate chymotrypsinogen, proelastase, procarboxypeptidase. This will result in mostly free AAs or some oligopeptides which will be absorbed via the carrier on the lumen. The oligopeptides are hydrolyzed into single AA within the mucosal cells. The free AAs enter the capillaries through portal circulation and each transporter is highly specific or a particular group of AAs, based on chemical structure

A

enteropeptidase (EP)

104
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What is hartnup disease?

A

-disorder of tryptophan transport in the intestine and kidneys
-its a “pellagra-like” (niacin or tryptophan deficiency) metabolic disorder
-tryptophan can be converted into niacin, a precursor to nicotinamide, a necessary component of NAD

105
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What is cystinuria?

A

-caused by the inability to reabsorb cysteine in the kidney
-under normal circumstances, the kidney allows certain AAs, including cysteine to be reabsorbed by a transporter protein into the blood from the filtered fluid that will become urine
-mutations in this transporter protein allow cysteine to become concentrated in the urine and kidneys
-as the levels of cysteine in the urine increases, crystals made of cysteine will form and cause kidney stones
-cystine crystals cause persistent kidney stones and reoccurrence of bladder infection
-cystine is the oxidized dimer form of cysteine, so when it gets really bad, cysteine converts to cystine
-if not appropriately treated then the disease will cause severe kidney damage and surrounding organs and then death

106
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major nitrogen waste ends up where?

A

in urea and gets excreted (some will be converted to uric acid)

107
Q

What makes uric acid?

A

purines and ammonia

108
Q

What is nitrogen balance?

A

the normal condition in which the amount of nitrogen entering the body each day equals the amount excreted

109
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What is negative nitrogen balance?

A

occurs when nitrogen loss exceeds nitrogen intake and is associated with the following:
-protein malnutrition (kwashiorkor- edema and low albumin levels)
-dietary deficiency of even one essential AA (body will break down muscles to find it if you don’t consume it)
-starvation (maramus)
-uncontrolled diabetes
-infections

110
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What is positive nitrogen balance?

A

occurs when the amount of nitrogen intake exceeds the amount excreted and is associated with the following:
-muscle growth or children growing
-pregnancy
-recovery phase of injury or surgery
-recovery from negative nitrogen balance

111
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T/F: alcohol can be oxidized by catalase

A

true

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