lecture 9 - metabolic syndrome

Question 1

What is metabolic syndrome?

Answer 1

A cluster of abnormalities, which often occur together, that are associated with an increased risk of diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease

Question 2

What are some of the diagnostic markers of metabolic syndrome?

Answer 2

Central adiposity, raised TAGS, Low HDL, hypertension, raised fasting plasma glucose

Question 3

What are the environmental risk factors for metabolic syndrome?

Answer 3

Sedentary behavious, high fructose intake, low socioeconomic status, birth size/childhood grwoth

Question 4

What are the 3 key processes that occur in metabolic syndrome?

Answer 4

Insulin resistance, chronic mild inflammation, leptin resistance

Question 5

What are the 3 key targets for pharmacological therapy in metabolic syndrome?

Answer 5

cholesterol, hypertension, blood glucose