Proteins

Question 1

Name 4 glutamine rich foods

Answer 1

Asparagus, broccoli, cod, salmon

Question 1

Name 4 factors increasing intestinal permeability

Answer 1

Coeliac, SIBO, alcohol, NSAIDS

Question 2

4 benefits of glutamine HIMN

Answer 2

Hypoglycaemia, immunity, muscles, neurotransmitters

Question 3

Cysteine is needed to form

Answer 3

Glutathione, taurine, coenzyme a

Question 4

Benefits of NAC (LIRR)

Answer 4

Liver detox, reproductive, insulin resistance, respiratory

Question 5

4 sources of methionine

Answer 5

Beef, beans, chicken, eggs

Question 6

2 benefits of methionine

Answer 6

Methylation, liver detox

Question 7

Carnitine helps with ATP which benefits (WAS)

Answer 7

WAS
Weight loss, sperm count, ADHD

Question 8

4 carnitine sources

Answer 8

Nuts, seeds, avocado, spinach

Question 9

3 benefits of glycine

Answer 9

Collagen, liver detox, neuros

Question 10

3 Benefits of taurine MIB

Answer 10

Muscle health, insulin, bile

Question 11

Protein related oedema causes

Answer 11

• excess protein loss due to kidney disease
• malnutrition leading to ascites in poorer countries
• inaqequate protein synthesis due to liver disease

Question 12

How is oedema caused

Answer 12

If protein levels fall too low then water leaks out of blood vessels and accumulates in interstitial spaces

Question 13

IgE

Answer 13

Allergic reactions

Question 14

IgM

Answer 14

Antigen exposure

Question 15

IgA

Answer 15

Bodily secretions

Question 16

IgG

Answer 16

Most abundant antibody in blood

Question 17

What are immunoglobulins

Answer 17

Proteins found in blood and bodily fluids

Question 18

How are immunoglobulins used

Answer 18

By the immune system to identify and neutralise foreign materials e.g bacteria and viruses

Question 19

How are proteins used for growth and maintenance

Answer 19

Muscle, blood, skin and bones