Jackson Lectures 7

Question 1

All the cards!!!!!!!

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GAHHHHHHHHH

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The role and importance of GH changes with age. GH is considered to have beneficial effects on cells and tissues early in life that then

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diminish or even become detrimental later in life.

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Anti-insulin effect of Gh

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can block effects of insulin

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Gh Affects aging, increases

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cell replication in tumor cells

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Decrease in GH over lifespan is adaptive because later in life it can be

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detrimental

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Excess production of GH results in

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acromegaly and gigantism. This is typically caused by a pituitary tumor.

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• Gigantism results from a

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prepubertal onset of excess GH

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• Acromegaly results from a

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postpubertal onset of excess GH bones thicken, tongue will thicken, increase in glucose and fatty acids; decrease in insulin sensitivity

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• Excess GH can produce a

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diabetic-like condition and have oral consequences that include macroglossia, increased teeth spacing and tilting, enlarged salivary glands, and excess cementum.

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• GH deficiency is relatively common, and often treated prepubertally with

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exogenous GH.

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• GH insensitivity or dwarfism is due to the absence of a

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functional GH receptor. These individuals do not suffer from diabetes or cancer, but are often obese. The condition can be treated with exogenous IGF-1.

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GH insensitivity or dwarfism can be treated with

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exogenous IGF-1.

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• Achondroplasia is reduced growth due to

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constitutive activation of the fibroblast growth factor receptor.

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FGF (fibroblast growth factor) normally inhibits or regulates

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bone growth, and continued activation of its receptor results in abnormally impaired development of cartilage.

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• Considerations for dental patients with GH insufficiency –

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o delayed tooth shedding and replacement; decreased salivary function leading to increased incidence of periodontal disease and caries.

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An adult taking GH will not get taller, but will

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build muscle and bone beyond what is normal.

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GH abuse can produce symptoms that resemble

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acromegaly. This will also stimulate insulin insensitivity, at higher risk for cardiovascular disease as well

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Diabetes results from a disruption in the normal function of

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insulin.

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Insulin is a peptide hormone produced in the

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pancreas that normally regulates glucose transport into cells, particularly muscle, fat, and liver.

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Insulin is an anabolic hormone that acts to store

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nutrients.

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Loss of insulin function has consequences, and can be fatal when it leads to

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ketoacidosis

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Insulin is released in response to an increase in

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blood glucose or amino acids, and signals from the parasympathetic nervous system.

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Insulin secretion is inhibited by the

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sympathetic nervous system.

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• Upregulation of glucose transporters,

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increased glucose into cell

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Not putting glucose into cells = leads to increase in

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fluid in plasma and BP
• This means that kidney tries to get rid of fluid
• Glucose present in urine

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Ghrelin regulates

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hunger, regulates growth hormone, more of a connection of digestive system and brain to regulate digestive function

Question 27

Type I diabetes is an autoimmune disorder in which

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pancreatic beta cells are destroyed resulting in reduced production of insulin. Onset is usually early in life, and it can be managed with insulin supplementation, dietary control, and glucose monitoring. (5% of people w/diab).
(glycemic index is how quickly a certain food causes a spike in blood glucose)

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Type II diabetes is a combination of

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insulin resistance and insulin deficiency. The onset is usually later in life, and it can be managed with dietary and lifestyle controls. Treatment can also include insulin sensitizers and insulin supplements.

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Type II descriptors:

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• Due to loss of insulin or loss of receptor
• Or combo of the two
• More and more supplementation, or increase in expression of insulin receptors
• ~2 million new cases/year influenced by lifestyle

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Common symptoms of diabetes relate to increases in

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circulating glucose
elevated fasting glucose concentrations
polyuria 
fatigue
blurred vision

Question 31

Chronic hyperglycemia leads to several common complications of diabetes, primarily due to the

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vascular effects related to increased plasma glucose

• kidney failure
• vascular disease
• blindness
• skin & mucosal infections
• periodontal disease

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Dental patient considerations

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vascular disease affects teeth

dehydration can reduce salivary flow

increased risk of periodontal disease with a diminished immune response and ability to repair tissue

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For Type I diabetics

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be familiar with history

snacks and/or insulin during prolonged procedures might be necessary

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For Type II diabetics

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Emphasize importance of maintaining glycemic control to avoid a cycle of
tooth pain → eating foods with high glycemic index (because they don’t hurt as bad)→ aggravation of diabetic condition → tooth pain due to complications involving oral health

frequently have cardiovascular & renal disease complications as well

Crunchy fruits and vegetables are not as appealing because mouth hurts