biochem open questions colloq 1 Flashcards
what would happen if trypsin is not activated in the body?
trypsin is an enzyme that helps to breakdown proteins in the body. if trypsin is not activated, proteins that are consumed through food cannot be broken down into smaller building blocks called amino acids. this means the body cannot absorb these important nutrients, which can lead to malnutrition, weakened immune system and other health problems.
what would happen if trypsin was present in small amounts?
If trypsin is present in small amounts, it may not be able to effectively break down proteins into smaller peptides. This can lead to incomplete digestion and reduced nutrient absorption. Additionally, trypsin plays a role in activating other digestive enzymes, so a lack of trypsin can also affect the activity of these enzymes and overall digestive function.
What would happen if trypsin didn’t exist?
If trypsin didn’t exist, the body would have a difficult time breaking down proteins into smaller peptides. This could lead to malnutrition and a range of health problems related to protein deficiency. Additionally, trypsin plays a role in activating other digestive enzymes, so the absence of trypsin could also affect the activity of these enzymes and overall digestive function. In some cases, the absence of trypsin can be caused by genetic mutations and can lead to conditions such as hereditary pancreatitis.
What is the indicator that you have high salivary amylase in the blood?
An indicator of high salivary amylase in the blood is an elevated level of amylase enzyme activity in a blood test. Salivary amylase is a type of amylase enzyme, and increased activity of this enzyme in the blood can indicate that it has leaked from the salivary glands or pancreas into the bloodstream.
Why are you high in blood? What has led to it?
There are several reasons why someone may have high levels of salivary amylase in their blood. One possible cause is inflammation or injury to the pancreas, which can cause amylase to leak into the bloodstream. Other potential causes include blockages or infections in the salivary glands, pancreatic cancer, and kidney disease. High levels of salivary amylase in the blood can also be caused by certain medications, such as opioids and corticosteroids.
A normal healthy person should have a low value. One factor could be that there is inflammation in the pancreas and then it has leaked into the bloodstream.
That’s correct. A normal healthy person typically has low levels of salivary amylase in their blood. but , if there is inflammation or injury to the pancreas, amylase can leak into the bloodstream and cause an increase in amylase enzyme activity in the blood test. This is why elevated levels of salivary amylase in the blood can be an indicator of pancreatitis, which is inflammation of the pancreas.
The stomach has a protein, and what would happen if that protein was damaged?
The stomach has important proteins called pepsinogen and gastric lipase that help with digestion. If these proteins get damaged, it can cause problems with digestion and make it harder for the body to absorb nutrients. For example, if pepsinogen gets damaged, it can’t change into its active form called pepsin, which is needed to break down proteins.
What is the pH value of the stomach? No other organ has an acidic pH value than in the stomach, and what are the reasons for keeping such a low pH value in the liquid in the stomach and that it should not come out anywhere else, such as in the blood?
The pH value of the stomach is typically between 1.5 and 3.5, making it highly acidic. No other organ in the body has such a low pH value. The reason for maintaining this low pH value in the stomach is to help break down food and kill bacteria that may be present in the food. The acidity also helps activate digestive enzymes, such as pepsinogen, so they can effectively break down proteins. If the acidic contents of the stomach were to leak into the bloodstream or other organs, it could cause damage to tissues and disrupt normal bodily functions. Therefore, the stomach is designed to contain and regulate the pH of its contents to ensure that they do not leak out and affect other parts of the body.
alla fettenzymer syntetiseras i…
acinar cells
alla kolhydratenzymer syntetiseras i…
mucosal cells/absorptive cells
