Ch. 24 Metabolic stress Flashcards
When does metabolic stress occur?
- after uncontrolled infection
- after extensive tissue damage
*does this to sustain life. most important body processes given priority.
Major functions impacted by acute metabolic stress?
- Metabolic rate ^
- Heart rate & respiration rate ^
- Blood pressure ^
- Hormonal status: altered
- Nutrient metabolism: altered
- Inflammatory response: initiated
group name of the fight or flight hormones?
catecholamines
What are catecholamines?
“Fight or flight hormones”
- Epinephrine and norepinephrine
- Released into blood and stimulate heart muscle, raise blood pressure and increase metabolic rate.
Functions of epinephrine?
- Trigger breakdown of TG’s to fatty acids for energy
2. Promotes glucagon secretion from pancreas
What is the purpose of glucagon secretion from the pancreas?
- stimulates glycogenolysis: glycogen to glucose
- Stimulates gluconeogenesis: amino acid conversion to glucose
*result is glucose and TG’s are available in the blood stream for energy
Function of cortisol?
- Increase breakdown of proteins: Raises amount of amino acids in blood which are readily available to be used to make glucose
- Stimulates breakdown of stored TG’s from adipose tissue
- Inhibits protein synthesis
Function of aldosterone?
stimulate kidneys to reabsorb sodium
*this maintains blood volume
Function of Antidiuretic hormone(ADH)?
Stimulate kidneys to reabsorb water
*This maintains blood volume
Long term effects of stress?
Cortisol
- Total protein depletion
- poor wound healing
- insulin resistance
- lowered immune response
- lowered protein synthesis
What issues have elevated cortisol levels been observed in?
- severe trauma
- obesity
- anorexia
- sleep deprivation
- low estrogen
Mechanism for inflammation?
- Injury
- capillary vessels and arterioles dilate
- increased blood flow to affected area plus increased permeability of vessels
- Blood plasma flows from vessels to damaged tissues
- Localized edema
Role of phagocytes in immune response?
slide through gaps in capillaries and engulf microorganisms. once engulfed they destroy them with hydrolytic enzymes and reactive oxygen.
3 types of inflammation regulators?
- Mast cells: (histamine) cause vasodilation and increase capillary permeability
- WBC: (cytokines) Regulate various parts of immune cell function
- Dietary fatty acids: (eicosanoids) regulate blood pressure, blood clotting, and other functions
What is SIRS and mechanism?
“Systemic inflammatory response syndrome”
Unresolved inflammation cause pro-inflammatory cytokines continually being released which causes a whole body response.