Module 5 Flashcards
Name three disorders associated with ARAS dysregulation
a. Narcolepsy
b. Depression
c. PTSD
d. Schizophrenia
e. ADD/ADHD
f. Parkinson’s
What leg is inhibited with TH1 dysregulation?
a. Left quadriceps
b. Left soleus
c. Right shoulder extensors
What is the most common helminth infection in humans? What percentage of the developing world is
infected?
a. Ascaris lumbricoides
b. 10%
What constitutes the platyhelminths?
Flatworms
i. Cestodes
ii. Trematodes
What is an intermediate host?
Is an infected animal which is then consumed by the definitive host which results in infection of the
definitive host
What is contained in a proglottid?
. An independent reproductive and digestive system
List the most common general symptoms associated with helminth infection?
a. Diarrhoea
b. Abdominal pain
c. Nausea
d. Weakness
e. Weight loss in chronic cases of infection
What worms lay their eggs external to their hosts anus? Why?
a. Pinworms
b. Eggs require oxygen for viability
What is the best examination procedure for the detection of parasitic infection?
PCR – polymerase chain reaction
List the four main infections associated with irritation to the BPS?
a. Helicobacter Pylori
b. John Cunningham virus
c. Rota virus
d. Clostridium perfringens
What meridian point is associated with BPS infections?
GB14
What is the body’s primary response to parasite infection?
GIT purge in an attempt to dislodge infection
What antibodies are associated with a parasite infection?
. IgE
What is the immune systems response to a parasitic infection?
a. The primary immune response is TH2 based
b. There is an increased production of IgE antibodies that result in mast and basophil degranulation
causing a large local inflammatory response in attempt to destroy the parasite infection
c. Eosinophils are then recruited to the area to actively destroy the parasite
What do helminths do to the immune system to increase their survivability?
Upregulate T-regulatory cells to dampen any immune response
When is the only time we treat a pathogen?
WHEN, AND ONLY WHEN, IT TESTS IN THE CLEAR
What is the main cause of Migraine?
Trigeminal central sensitization (trigeminovascular pathway)
Problems in which areas of the body can aggravate Migraine and Central and Peripheral sensitization?
a. Trigeminal system (TMJ and associated areas of dysfunction, face, neck)
b. Oestrogen metabolism
In what way, can one induce iatrogenic migraine?
Sustained opening of TMJ – ie a dental visit
How can dentistry significantly aggravate Migraine and Central Sensitization?
Have the patient maintain an open mouth posture for an extended period
How can a dentist mistakenly diagnose a tooth as needing a root canal? What can result if the dentist
performs a root canal or pulls the tooth of this patient?
a. Neuropathic pain
b. Tooth extraction is one of the largest insults to the CNS and an active nociceptive barrage can lead
to central trigeminal sensitization aggravating the existing neuropathic pain
What is the effect of EMF on metalothionein? How can this or other influences to metalothionein be
diagnosed?
a. Downregulates MT
b. Can be seen with recurrent K27 switching or seen by copper:zinc ratio changes
How can we assess to see if jewelry is creating an electric field?
a. Using a voltmeter
b. Checking each piece of jewellery individually to see if an electrical field is being produced
What is the effect of prolonged jaw opening on the trigeminal nerve?
Overaction of the trigeminal system leading to excitotoxicity and glial cell activation
