INTERACTION OF THE CIRCADIAN CLOCK AND METABOLISM Flashcards
1
Q
WHICH STATEMENT IS CORRECT?
CIRCADIAN CLOCK REGULATES METABOLISM.
METABOLISM REGULATES CIRCADIAN CLOCK.
THERE IS A RECIPROCAL REGULATION BETWEEN THE CIRCADIAN CLOCK AND METABOLISM.
A
THERE IS A RECIPROCAL REGULATION BETWEEN THE CIRCADIAN CLOCK AND METABOLISM.
2
Q
A HIGH FAT DIET LEADS TO TOO HIGH OR TOO LOW CLOCK/BMAL ACTIVITY?
A
TOO LOW
3
Q
3 EXAMPLES OF HUMAN CLOCK GENES?
A
CLOCK, BMAL1, PERIOD3
4
Q
WHAT IS THE SUPRACHIASMATIC NUCLEUS?
A
LOCATED IN THE HYPOTHALAMUS, IT IS THE CENTRAL PACEMAKER OF THE CIRCADIAN TIMING SYSTEM AND IT REGULATES MOST CIRCADIAN RHYTHMS IN THE BODY
5
Q
RESTRICTIVE FEEDING TO THE ACTIVE PHASE PREVENTS METABOLIC SYNDROME. FOR HUMANS, WHAT IS THE RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF EATING AND FASTING?
A
10 HRS EATING
14 HRS FASTING
