W.7c: Metabolic syndrome

Question 1

Metabolic syndrome is a..

Answer 1

Cluster of disorders of the body’s metabolism including high BP, high insulin levels, excess body weight, abnormal cholesterol levels

Question 2

In combination, the diseases of metabolic syndrome increase the risk of what diseases?

Answer 2

Eg. DM type II, heart disease and stroke

Question 3

ATP III Clinical identification of the metabolic syndrome

Answer 3

1. Waist circumference: Men >102cm, women >88cm
2. Triglycerides >150mg/dL (1.7mM)
3. HDL cholesterol: Men <40mg/dL (1mM), women <50mg/dL (1.3mM)
4. BP: 130/85 mmHg
5. Fasting glucose >100mg/dL (5.6mM)

Question 4

Adipose tissue is an important endocrine organ because it secretes..?

Answer 4

Adipocytokines: Leptin, FFAs, TNFalpha, adiponectin