Metabolism Flashcards
90-95% of serum copper is bound to __
Ceruloplasmin
What enzymes is copper an integral part of?
Superoxide dismutase
Monoamine oxidase
Cytochrome P450 is IRON
Most iron in the body is in the form of __
Hemoglobin
There are __ iron atoms per molecule of hemoglobin
4
__ is secreted in bile that aids in iron absorption
Apotransferrin
Where is iron absorbed?
Small intestine - absorption is slow
If a large quantity is ingested, only a small amount is absorbed and the rest will be excreted
Apotransferrin in bile reaches the duodenum via the __
Bile duct
Apotransferrin binds to free iron to form __
Transferrin
How does transferrin reach plasma?
Ferric iron (Fe3+) converted to Ferrous iron (Fe2+) by duodenal cytochrome B
Ferrous iron taken into duodenal epithelial cells by DMT1 synporters (also bring in an H+ ion)
Inside the cell, ferrous iron binds to apoferritin to form ferritin for storage, or will be exported into the bloodstream via ferroportin
What molecule binds ferrous iron in the blood for transport?
Apotransferrin
Where in the body is excess iron deposited for storage?
Liver
Bone marrow
The majority of iron in cells is stored in what form?
Ferritin
Small quantities of iron are stored in the insoluble form known as __
Hemosiderin
Apotransferrin is made in the __ and transported in __
Made in the liver, transported in bile
What are the positive acute phase proteins?
Ferritin
C-reactive protein
Serum amyloid A
Haptoglobin
Alpha-1-acid glycoprotein
Ceruloplasminritin
Hepsidin
Alpha-2 macroglobulins
Fibrinogen
Major in dogs: Serum amyloid A and C-reactive protein
Major in cats: Serum amyloid A > haptoglobin
What are negative acute phase proteins?
Albumin
Transferrin
Total iron binding capacity (TIBC) is a DIRECT/INDIRECT measure of what?
Indirect measure of serum transferrin
Why are cats obligate carnivores?
They cannot synthesize arginine, it must be present in their diet and arginine is available in meat sources only
What are the essential amino acids in dogs and cats?
Acronym: PVT MATT HILL
Phenylalanine
Valine
Tryptophan
Methionine
Arginine
Threonine
Taurine (CATS)
Histidine
Isoleucine
Leucine
Lysine
Arachadonic acid deficiency in cats causes __
Lack of platelet aggregation
What causes lipemic serum?
Increased triglycerides (either as chylomicrons or VDLDs)