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What resets NADH back to NAD+?

  • Glycolysis prep step
  • Step one – creation of citrate
  • Citric Acid Cycle (correct)
  • Pyruvate dehydrogenase complex

    • Which enzyme is responsible for the creation of citrate in the Citric Acid Cycle?

  • Isocitrate
  • Aconitase
  • Pyruvate dehydrogenase complex
  • Citrate synthase (correct)

    • What drives the reaction forward in the step involving aconitase in the Citric Acid Cycle?

  • Formation of FADH2
  • Aconitate intermediate (correct)
  • Formation of NADH
  • CO2 production

    • In the Citric Acid Cycle, which enzyme produces NADH and CO2 during an exergonic reaction?

    <p>Alpha ketoglutarate dehydrogenase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme in the Citric Acid Cycle involves substrate-level phosphorylation?

    <p>Succinyl CoA synthetase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What enzyme in the Citric Acid Cycle is attached to the inner mitochondrial membrane and serves as part of the Electron Transport Chain?

    <p>Step six enzyme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of uncontrolled type 1 diabetes mellitus on ketone bodies in the liver?

    <p>Build-up of ketone bodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between insulin and glucagon levels?

    <p>Insulin and glucagon levels are inversely proportional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of glucagon on glycolysis?

    <p>Glucagon inhibits glycolysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does ketogenesis occur in uncontrolled type 1 diabetes mellitus despite high blood sugar levels?

    <p>The interplay between insulin and glucagon leads to ketogenesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of glucagon on gluconeogenesis?

    <p>Glucagon stimulates gluconeogenesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of glucagon on beta oxidation?

    <p>Glucagon stimulates beta oxidation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three types of molecules that can be catabolized to feed into the Citric Acid Cycle (CAC)?

    <p>Glucose, fatty acids, and amino acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecule has an entry point via pyruvate to enter the Citric Acid Cycle?

    <p>Aspartate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the overall products of the Citric Acid Cycle?

    <p>3 NADH, 1 FADH2, 1 ATP, 2 CO2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which coenzyme is used in the Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Complex (PDH complex) to pick up the acetyl group?

    <p>TPP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme releases CO2 during the conversion of pyruvate to acetyl CoA in the PDH complex?

    <p>Pyruvate dehydrogenase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents the energy yield from one round of the Citric Acid Cycle?

    <p>6 NADH, 2 FADH2, 2 ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the end product of the last round of beta oxidation of an odd-numbered fatty acid?

    <p>1 acetyl CoA and 1 propionyl CoA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many fewer ATP are produced from a propionyl CoA compared to an acetyl CoA?

    <p>2 ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of a propionyl CoA entering the citric acid cycle?

    <p>It bypasses the production of 2 NADH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the deficiency in an MCAD deficiency?

    <p>Medium chain acyl dehydrogenase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much less energy is obtained from the full beta oxidation of a 16:2 fatty acid compared to a 16:0 fatty acid?

    <p>4 ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which fatty acid provides more energy after beta oxidation?

    <p>16:0</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of low oxaloacetate levels in beta oxidation MCAD deficiency?

    <p>Decreased gluconeogenesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment approach is recommended for infants with beta oxidation MCAD deficiency?

    <p>Frequent feeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In peroxisomal beta oxidation, how are very long chain fatty acids (VLCFA’s) metabolized?

    <p>Shortened into medium and long chain fatty acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major difference between peroxisomal beta oxidation and mitochondrial beta oxidation?

    <p>Transportation of fatty acids into the mitochondria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is early identification crucial for infants with beta oxidation MCAD deficiency?

    <p>To prevent coma and death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which metabolic pathway is impaired in beta oxidation MCAD deficiency leading to lethargy in infants?

    <p>Citric Acid Cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of triglycerides in the liver?

    <p>To combine with cholesterol, phospholipids, and proteins to make lipoproteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of hormone-sensitive lipase (HSL) in adipose tissue?

    <p>To break down triglycerides to release free fatty acids and glycerol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of lipolysis in adipose tissue?

    <p>Release of fatty acid and glycerol-3-phosphate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormones regulate hormone-sensitive lipase (HSL)?

    <p>Insulin, glucagon and epinephrine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of lipoproteins in the liver?

    <p>To carry fatty acids and cholesterol to tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the sequential process of lipolysis in adipose tissue?

    <p>TAG to DAG to MAG to glycerol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of lipoproteins in the liver?

    <p>Combining with fatty acids to make triglycerides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During lipolysis, what is the main function of hormone-sensitive lipase (HSL)?

    <p>Catalyze the breakdown of triglycerides into free fatty acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fate of free fatty acids (ffa's) released from adipose tissue during lipolysis?

    <p>Used for energy by the adipose and liver cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme is responsible for converting diacylglycerol (DAG) to monoacylglycerol (MAG) during lipolysis?

    <p>Hormone-sensitive lipase (HSL)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of lipoproteins in transporting fatty acids and cholesterol?

    <p>Deliver fatty acids and cholesterol to tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of Glycerol-3-P in the formation of lipoproteins for energy storage?

    <p>Converting glycerol into triglycerides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in beta oxidation of fatty acids?

    <p>Activation of a fatty acid to a fatty acyl CoA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the carnitine transport system in beta oxidation?

    <p>To transport fatty acyl CoA from cytosol to the matrix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the energy yield from beta oxidation determined?

    <p>By dividing the number of carbons by two to find # of acetyl-CoA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a translocase in beta oxidation?

    <p>To transport acyl-carnitine across the inner mitochondrial membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of fatty acyl CoA activation in beta oxidation?

    <p>Activating fatty acids provides energy equivalent to two ATP molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do fatty acyl CoA's enter the mitochondria for beta oxidation?

    <p>By using a shuttle system involving carnitine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many acetyl CoA molecules does a 16:0 fatty acid produce?

    <p>8 acetyl CoA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total number of FADH2 molecules produced from beta oxidation of a 16:0 fatty acid?

    <p>7 FADH2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many ATP molecules are produced from the beta oxidation of a 16:0 fatty acid, excluding those produced in the Citric Acid Cycle?

    <p>129 ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total ATP yield from one acetyl CoA undergoing the Citric Acid Cycle?

    <p>12 ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many ATP molecules are produced from 7 NADH molecules generated during the beta oxidation of a 16:0 fatty acid?

    <p>21 ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the end product of the first reaction in the Citric Acid Cycle?

    <p>Citrate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecule is created after the preparatory step to connect glycolysis to the Citric Acid Cycle via the Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Complex?

    <p>Acetyl CoA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does acetyl CoA enter the Citric Acid Cycle?

    <p>As a product from glycolysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Citric Acid Cycle produce directly?

    <p>ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecule connects both glycolysis and beta oxidation to the Citric Acid Cycle?

    <p>Acetyl CoA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the enzyme responsible for combining acetyl CoA and oxaloacetate to form citrate in the Citric Acid Cycle?

    <p>Citrate synthase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of lipoproteins that contain triglycerides in the liver?

    <p>Transport fatty acids and cholesterol to tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly represents an important function of free fatty acids released from adipose tissue during lipolysis?

    <p>Used for energy in the liver and adipose tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the process of lipolysis, what enzyme is responsible for converting triglycerides to diacylglycerol and free fatty acids?

    <p>Adipose triglyceride lipase (ATGL)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of lipoproteins called VLDL in the context of lipolysis?

    <p>Transport fatty acids and glycerol to tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the excess glucose in the body regarding lipolysis?

    <p>Converted to fatty acids for storage in adipose tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where in the mitochondria is the electron transport chain located?

    <p>Inner mitochondrial membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain?

    <p>Oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the H+ gradient created by the electron transport chain?

    <p>Drives the production of ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does FADH2 generate less ATP compared to NADH in the electron transport chain?

    <p>FADH2 has lower energy electrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme is responsible for generating ATP using the H+ gradient in the electron transport chain?

    <p>ATP synthase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the ATP molecules generated by ATP synthase move to the cytosol?

    <p>Active transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of thermogenin in brown fat cells during non-shivering thermogenesis?

    <p>Promoting the release of heat rather than ATP production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of brown fat in babies, hibernating animals, and cold-adapted animals during non-shivering thermogenesis?

    <p>Generating more heat than normal metabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of ATP synthase in the electron transport chain during non-shivering thermogenesis?

    <p>Facilitating the movement of H+ back into the matrix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protein allows for the uncoupling of the electron transport chain by translocating H+ back to the matrix in brown fat cells?

    <p>Thermogenin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Glycerol Phosphate shuttle in the context of energy production?

    <p>To transfer reducing equivalents from cytosolic NADH into the mitochondria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate fate of FADH2 produced via the Glycerol Phosphate shuttle?

    <p>Directly enters the Electron Transport Chain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which compound is involved in the regeneration of NAD+ from NADH in the mitochondrial matrix during glycolysis?

    <p>Dihydroxyacetone phosphate (DHAP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does using the Glycerol Phosphate shuttle for NADH transport lead to the generation of one less ATP compared to other shuttles?

    <p>The FADH2 produced is less efficient in ATP synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme plays a crucial role in converting dihydroxyacetone phosphate (DHAP) to glycerol 3-phosphate during the Glycerol Phosphate shuttle?

    <p>Glycerol 3P Dehydrogenase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the involvement of FADH2 within the Glycerol Phosphate shuttle system?

    <p>FADH2 participates in the shuttle of electrons between glycolysis and the mitochondria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecule can connect to the Citric Acid Cycle via pyruvate?

    <p>Alanine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amino acid can enter the Citric Acid Cycle via fumarate?

    <p>Phenylalanine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amino acid can connect to the Citric Acid Cycle via alpha-ketoglutarate?

    <p>Arginine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amino acid can feed into the Citric Acid Cycle via oxaloacetate?

    <p>Aspartate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the two shuttle systems described in the text?

    <p>To allow <em>NADH</em> from the cytosol to contribute to energy production in the mitochondria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle poses a barrier for NADH to enter during glycolysis under aerobic conditions?

    <p>Mitochondria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which system converts NADH to FADH2 to allow its entry into the ETC?

    <p>Glycerol Phosphate Shuttle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecule is used to convert oxaloacetate to malate in the Malate Aspartate shuttle?

    <p>Aspartate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is formed when oxaloacetate is converted back to aspartate in the shuttle system?

    <p>Oxaloacetate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Malate Aspartate shuttle, what is regenerated when aspartate is converted back to oxaloacetate?

    <p>NADH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a phosphate translocate symporter in the inner mitochondrial membrane?

    <p>Move phosphate groups into the mitochondrial matrix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does NADH produced during glycolysis not enter the Electron Transport Chain (ETC) in red blood cells or under anaerobic conditions?

    <p>It can't enter the ETC as red blood cells lack mitochondria or under anaerobic conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to lactate after being converted back to pyruvate in the liver?

    <p>It is used for gluconeogenesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a catabolic pathway that produces indirect energy intermediates feeding into the ETC?

    <p>Gluconeogenesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Adenine nucleotide translocate antiporter in the inner mitochondrial membrane?

    <p>Exchange ATP for ADP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for the NADH produced during glycolysis in red blood cells or under anaerobic conditions to be regenerated into NAD+?

    <p>For the conversion of lactate back to pyruvate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is commonly associated with astrocytomas due to the 6th cranial nerve palsy?

    <p>Double vision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key factor contributing to the worse prognosis of Grade IV astrocytomas?

    <p>Hemorrhage and necrosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a sign of increased intracranial pressure related to brain tumors?

    <p>Hypothalamic impairment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the median survival for Grade II astrocytomas?

    <p>5-6 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common symptom found in astrocytomas due to the worsening of the tumor in the morning?

    <p>Headache</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are ependymomas most frequently found in children?

    <p>Near the 4th ventricle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical cellular appearance of oligodendrogliomas?

    <p>Similar to normal oligodendrocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common feature of meningiomas when found in the brain?

    <p>Attached to the dura</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which primary brain tumor arises from the ependymal cells of the ventricular system?

    <p>Ependymomas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes brain metastases from other primary brain tumors?

    <p>Secondary tumors from other parts of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the growth of meningiomas during pregnancy?

    <p>Highly aggressive growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a distinguishing feature of medulloblastomas in terms of location?

    <p>Limited to the cerebellum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common sign of meningiomas due to compression of specific brain structures?

    <p>Focal neurological deficits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What tends to differentiate ependymomas in adults from those found in children?

    <p>Location in the cerebellum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which primary site commonly metastasizes to the brain, leading to brain metastases?

    <p>Lung</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of childhood CNS tumors arise in the posterior fossa?

    <p>70%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which brain tumors are among the deadliest of cancers due to their aggressiveness and poor differentiation?

    <p>Astrocytomas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common grade range for astrocytomas?

    <p>Grade II - IV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do 70% of brain tumors tend to arise in adults, according to the text?

    <p>Above the tentorium cerebelli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of brain tumors that lead to extensive destruction because of difficulty in isolating them from normal brain tissue?

    <p>Astrocytomas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate rate of intraspinal tumors in the population?

    <p>1 to 2 per 100,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining characteristic of major neurocognitive disorders?

    <p>Progressive impairment of cognitive function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common feature in many neurodegenerative disorders?

    <p>Protein aggregates resistant to degradation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the daily activities used to measure one's ability to live independently?

    <p>Instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes early mild neurocognitive disorder from major neurocognitive disorder?

    <p>Limited activities of daily living impairment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurons are selectively affected in neurodegenerative disorders?

    <p>One or more groups of neurons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common clinical feature associated with neurocognitive disorders?

    <p>Impairment in ADLs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of APP?

    <p>Being a receptor for an unidentified ligand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Presenilin 1 and presenilin 2 in Alzheimer's disease?

    <p>Regulating neuronal calcium levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What risk factor for Alzheimer's disease is associated with increased risk primarily in homozygous individuals?

    <p>Apolipoprotein E4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What function does the infectious theory of Alzheimer's disease suggest for APP?

    <p>Virus receptor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which genetic factor is suggested to have a more significant causative role in Alzheimer's disease compared to Apolipoprotein E4 positivity?

    <p>Presenilin mutations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the proposed functions of APP in Alzheimer's disease?

    <p>Innate immune system component</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes delusions from normal beliefs?

    <p>Compatibility with reality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cognitive functions are orchestrated by the prefrontal cortex?

    <p>Executive functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common type of hallucination associated with psychosis?

    <p>Visual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which executive function involves selecting and focusing on information relevant to a task?

    <p>Attention allocation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature characterizes frontotemporal dementias in terms of behavior?

    <p>Apathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of dementia is associated with Parkinson's disease and visual hallucinations?

    <p>Parkinson's disease dementia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which grade of astrocytoma exhibits greater anaplasia?

    <p>Grade IV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which brain region is grade I astrocytoma more commonly found in?

    <p>Cerebellum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a typical feature of grade I astrocytoma when compared to other grades?

    <p>Lack of necrosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What gene is often excessively activated in grade I astrocytomas?

    <p>BRAF</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a commonly-used name for grade III astrocytomas?

    <p>Anaplastic astrocytoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What cellular morphology is typically seen in grade IV astrocytomas?

    <p>Abnormal cellular morphology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which skin infections are caused by HHV-6 and HHV-7 in children?

    <p>Benign skin infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the insulin resistance patient's receptors due to genetic and lifestyle factors?

    <p>Fewer receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does insulin play in inhibiting lipids in the liver?

    <p>Inhibits lipolysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a long-term effect seen in type II diabetics?

    <p>High levels of glucose and free fatty acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant relationship between insulin resistance and Alzheimer's Disease?

    <p>Insulin resistance increases the risk of AD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do HHV 6 and 7 viruses interact with the central nervous system (CNS)?

    <p>Migrate into the CNS and remain dormant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a distinguishing feature of Grade III astrocytomas compared to Grade II?

    <p>Presence of larger cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which genetic mutation is associated with excessive signaling through the PI3K pathway in astrocytomas?

    <p>PTEN inactivation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Grade IV astrocytomas, such as glioblastoma multiforme, differ from Grade II astrocytomas?

    <p>Rapid growth and prominent hemorrhage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a hallmark feature of glioblastoma multiforme among adult brain tumors?

    <p>Worst prognosis with rapid growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which genetic mutation is more commonly found in Grade IV astrocytomas, contributing to its aggressiveness?

    <p>P53 inactivation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference in growth pattern between Grade II and Grade III astrocytomas in the brain?

    <p>Grade II demonstrates invasion of surrounding brain tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of dementia is characterized by a faster decline in comparison to Lewy body dementia?

    <p>FTDs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common feature that distinguishes vascular dementia from Alzheimer disease?

    <p>Depression and psychosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common symptom associated with vascular dementia?

    <p>Memory loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What pathology is characteristic of vascular dementia?

    <p>Small vessel changes due to arteriolosclerosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In patients with vascular dementia, what feature distinguishes the progression from Alzheimer disease?

    <p>Step-wise progression corresponding to vascular insults</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two general types of cells/structures innervated by efferents in the ANS?

    <p>Visceral Organs and Glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do the parasympathetic motor outputs originate from?

    <p>Brainstem and Sacral Spinal Cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two types of ganglia in the ANS transmission?

    <p>Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Ganglia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do preganglionic neurons in the SNS do after entering the sympathetic trunk?

    <p>Synapse within the trunk at the same level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do the postsynaptic neurons in the ANS transmission project to?

    <p>Target tissues and organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is closer to the spinal cord in the ANS transmission?

    <p>Presynaptic Neuron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do the neuronal cell bodies for myelinated preganglionic neurons in the parasympathetic nervous system reside?

    <p>Sacral spinal cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the sympathetic nervous system, where do myelinated preganglionic fibers synapse on ganglia?

    <p>Inside the sympathetic trunk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the autonomic nervous system controls voluntary (or reflex) actions in the head/neck region?

    <p>Cranial nerves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the neuronal cell bodies for non-myelinated postganglionic neurons in the parasympathetic nervous system located?

    <p>Terminal ganglia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do non-myelinated post-ganglionic fibers originate in the sympathetic nervous system?

    <p>Paravertebral or prevertebral</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of ganglia are common to the parasympathetic nervous system?

    <p>Terminal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do postganglionic fibers exit to join a sympathetic trunk and travel to their target?

    <p>Gray rami communicantes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of nerve is formed by the fibers passing through the trunk and synapsing on a ganglion?

    <p>Postganglionic nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what spinal levels do preganglionic fibers synapse on paravertebral ganglia for sympathetic innervation to the heart and lungs?

    <p>Thoracic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which splanchnic nerve is correctly matched with its target and ganglion?

    <p>Lumbar/sacral splanchnic - distal colon to bladder, rectum, genitalia, lower abdominal organs - inferior mesenteric</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which atypical receptor type is activated by NE leading to increased calcium signaling?

    <p>Alpha-1 adrenergic receptor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which signaling molecule is involved in inhibiting Adenylate Cyclase and reducing cAMP levels?

    <p>G-protein Gi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which paravertebral ganglia are involved in sympathetic innervation to the skin and blood vessels?

    <p>Superior cervical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of shock would activating beta-2 receptors be beneficial?

    <p>Anaphylactic shock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which G-protein activates Adenylate Cyclase leading to increased cAMP levels?

    <p>Gs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of activating Alpha-1 adrenergic receptors?

    <p>Activates PLC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is EpiPen® primarily carried by people with allergies?

    <p>To counteract breathing difficulties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of an 'anticholinesterase' drug in increasing ACH responses?

    <p>Inhibiting the enzyme that breaks choline ester bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of agonist would be most useful in treating anaphylactic shock to counteract vasodilation and bronchoconstriction symptoms?

    <p>Alpha 1 and beta 2 agonist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an action of 'anticholinergic' substances?

    <p>Inhibits ACH responses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To enhance ACH responses, one might use a drug with what mechanism?

    <p>Inhibits acetylcholinesterase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which response is accurate regarding the better treatment choice between NE and E in anaphylactic shock?

    <p>E has strongest beta-2 effect for bronchodilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme is inhibited by anticholinesterase drugs to prevent the degradation of acetylcholine?

    <p>Acetylcholinesterase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Lipids Part 3b Prelearning: Beta Oxidation

    Fatty Acid Activation

    • Activation of a fatty acid to a fatty acyl CoA + CoASH
    • Fatty acid + ATP → Fatty acyl CoA + CoA + AMP + PPi
    • Uses one ATP molecule, but equivalent of two ATP's worth of energy
    • Hydrolysis to AMP and PPi first, then PPi hydrolysis

    Carnitine Transport System

    • Required for fatty acyl CoA's to enter the mitochondria
    • Involves:
      • Transferase (cytosol) to transfer fatty acyl from CoA to carnitine carrier
      • Translocator to move acyl-carnitine across inner membrane and move free carnitine out
      • Transferase (matrix) to transfer fatty acyl from carnitine back to CoA

    Beta Oxidation Sequence

    • Fatty Acyl CoA → CAC for energy
    • Fatty Acyl CoA → 2 carbons shorter Acetyl CoA + FADH2 + NADH

    Energy Yield

    • Determine number of acetyl CoA by dividing number of carbons by two
    • Determine number of cycles by subtracting one from number of acetyl CoA
    • Each acetyl CoA yields 3 NADH, 1 FADH2, and 1 GTP (equivalent to 12 ATP)

    Citric Acid Cycle

    • Also known as Krebs cycle or TCA cycle
    • Final common pathway for catabolism/oxidation of glucose, fatty acids, and amino acids
    • Produces 3 NADH, 1 FADH2, and 1 ATP (via GTP)

    CAC Entry Points

    • Glucose, fatty acids, and amino acids can feed into CAC
    • Specific entry points for:
      • Glucose: Pyruvate → Acetyl CoA
      • Fatty acids: Acetyl CoA
      • Amino acids: various

    Lipids Part 3a Prelearning: Lipolysis

    Lipolysis

    • Breakdown of TG's to release free fatty acids and glycerol
    • Takes place in adipose tissue and liver
    • Fatty acids used for energy, glycerol used for gluconeogenesis

    Hormone Regulation

    • Hormone-sensitive lipase (HSL) regulated by glucagon, insulin, and epinephrine

    Lipogenesis

    • Storage of fatty acids as TG's in liver and adipose tissue
    • Additional purpose of TG's in liver: combine with cholesterol, phospholipids, and proteins to make lipoproteins

    Citric Acid Cycle Part 1a Prelearning: Intro to CAC with connections to beta oxidation and glycolysis

    CAC Connections

    • Glycolysis: pyruvate → acetyl CoA → CAC
    • Beta oxidation: fatty acid → acetyl CoA → CAC
    • Amino acids: various → acetyl CoA → CAC

    CAC Overview

    • Energy-producing pathway found in mitochondria
    • Produces NADH, FADH2, and ATP (via GTP)

    Check Your Knowledge

    • Fatty acid activation: requires one ATP
    • Carnitine transport system: required for fatty acyl CoA's to enter mitochondria
    • Beta oxidation: yields acetyl CoA, NADH, and FADH2
    • Citric acid cycle: final common pathway for catabolism/oxidation of glucose, fatty acids, and amino acids
    • Lipolysis: breakdown of TG's to release free fatty acids and glycerolHere are the study notes for the text:
    • Non-Shivering Thermogenesis*
    • Newborn babies, hibernating animals, and cold-adapted animals need to generate more heat than is produced by normal metabolism
    • They have lots of brown fat, which is brown due to a large number of mitochondria
    • Brown fat contains thermogenin, a protein that uncouples the Electron Transport Chain (ETC) by translocating H+ back to the matrix, producing heat instead of ATP
    • Electron Transport Chain (ETC)*
    • Located in the mitochondrial inner membrane
    • Comprised of four complexes (I, II, III, IV) and two electron carriers (Coenzyme Q and Cytochrome C)
    • Produces ATP through chemiosmosis
    • Glycerol Phosphate Shuttle*
    • A shuttle system that generates 1 less ATP than the malate-aspartate shuttle
    • Converts NADH to FADH2 in the intermembrane space
    • Citric Acid Cycle (CAC)*
    • Also known as the Krebs cycle or tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle
    • Occurs in the mitochondrial matrix
    • Acetyl-CoA is fed into the cycle, which produces 2 CO2, 3 NADH, 1 FADH2, and 1 GTP
    • Amino acids can feed into the CAC through various entry points
    • Catabolism of Molecules*
    • Three types of molecules that can feed into the CAC:
      • Glucose (via pyruvate)
      • Fatty acids (via beta-oxidation)
      • Amino acids (via various entry points)
    • Beta-Oxidation*
    • Occurs in the mitochondrial matrix
    • Produces FADH2 and NADH, which enter the ETC
    • Each round produces 1 acetyl-CoA, 1 FADH2, and 1 NADH
    • Communication Between Catabolic Pathways*
    • The three catabolic pathways (glycolysis, beta-oxidation, and CAC) produce indirect energy intermediates (NADH and FADH2) that feed into the ETC to generate ATP.
    • Astrocytomas*
    • A type of brain tumor that can occur in adults and children
    • Can be benign or malignant
    • Classified into four grades (I-IV), with grade IV being the most aggressive
    • Oligodendrogliomas*
    • A type of brain tumor that occurs in adults
    • Found in the cerebral hemispheres, often in the white matter areas
    • Cells resemble normal oligodendrocytes and are often surrounded by a capsule
    • Signs and symptoms are typical of slowly increasing intracranial pressure
    • Prognosis is generally better than that of astrocytomas
    • Ependymomas*
    • A type of brain tumor that arises from ependymal cells in the ventricular system
    • Frequently block the central canal or are near the 4th ventricle in kids
    • Can produce lots of CSF, causing communicating or noncommunicating hydrocephalus
    • Prognosis is generally poor
    • Meningiomas*
    • A type of brain tumor that arises from meningothelial cells
    • Attached to the dura, often in the cerebral hemispheres
    • Pathological findings include rounded masses with a dural base that compress underlying brain tissue
    • Prognosis is generally good
    • Medulloblastomas*
    • A type of brain tumor that occurs in children and adults
    • Rapidly growing and highly anaplastic
    • Can metastasize widely, including to the cauda equina
    • Can obstruct CSF flow, causing hydrocephalus
    • Prognosis is generally good with radiation therapy### Astrocytomas
    • Grade II and III astrocytomas are more common in adults and are usually found above the tentorium in the cerebrum, but can also be found in the cerebellum or medulla.
    • Grade II astrocytomas have poorly differentiated cells that invade surrounding brain tissue.
    • Grade III astrocytomas have similar characteristics to Grade II, but with more mitotic figures and larger cells.
    • Mutations associated with astrocytomas include:
      • PTEN inactivation, leading to excessive signaling through the PI3K pathway.
      • Increased EGF or PDGF receptor activity or expression.
      • P16, p14, or p53 inactivation.
      • IDH mutations, which produce 2-hydroxyglutarate, a metabolite that dysregulates epigenetic signaling in glial cells, leading to excessive activation of the RAS pathways.

    Grade IV Astrocytomas (Glioblastoma Multiforme)

    • This is the most common brain tumor in adults and has the worst prognosis.
    • Characteristics include:
      • Prominent hemorrhage and necrosis.
      • Rapid growth.
      • Tendency to invade adjacent tissue more than other types.
      • Common mutations include p53 and EGFR.

    Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)

    • FTDs involve progressive inability to form words or use language.
    • Characteristics include:
      • Constant, non-fluctuating course with rapid decline.
      • More common in younger patients.
      • Frequency decreases with age, while AD becomes more common.

    Vascular Dementia

    • Caused by multiple small infarcts (often affecting gray matter of the cortices) or hypertension (often affecting white matter).
    • Common cause of dementia, second only to Alzheimer disease.
    • Clinical presentation varies based on pattern of injury.
    • Characteristics include:
      • Depression and psychosis can be prominent features.
      • Agitation can be dangerous to both the patient and the caregiver.
      • Lack of motivation is common.
      • Gait abnormalities are common, including gait apraxia.
      • Lateralizing signs, such as increased tone/reflexes, often present.
      • Progresses in a step-wise fashion, corresponding to discrete vascular insults.

    MMSE (Mini-Mental State Examination)

    • Assesses:
      • Orientation.
      • Short, recent, and remote memory.
      • Sustained concentration.
      • Executive functions.
      • Recognition.
      • Registration.
      • Sequencing and organization.
      • Comprehension.
      • Perceptual-motor skills.

    Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)

    • Innervates:
      • Smooth muscle.
      • Cardiac cells.
      • Glands.
    • Divided into sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
    • SNS:
      • Myelinated pre-ganglionic fibers are shorter.
      • Neuronal cell bodies are located in T1-L2 spinal levels.
      • Synapse on ganglia inside or outside of the sympathetic trunk.
      • Ganglia are paravertebral or prevertebral.
      • Non-myelinated post-ganglionic fibers are longer.
    • PaNS:
      • Myelinated pre-ganglionic fibers are longer.
      • Neuronal cell bodies are located in brainstem or sacral spinal levels.
      • Synapse on ganglia outside of the sympathetic trunk.
      • Ganglia are terminal or near the target.
      • Non-myelinated post-ganglionic fibers are shorter.

    Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)

    • Innervates:
      • Heart.
      • Lungs.
      • Skin.
      • Blood vessels.
    • Preganglionic fibers synapse on paravertebral ganglia at different spinal levels.
    • Paravertebral ganglia involved include:
      • Superior cervical.
      • Middle cervical.
      • Inferior cervical/stellate.

    Receptors and Neurotransmitters

    • Nicotinic receptor: acetylcholine, N/A, ionotropic receptor, sodium channel opening.
    • α1 adrenergic receptor: NE, Gq, activates PLC, IP3, DAG, increased calcium.
    • α2 adrenergic receptor: NE, Gi, inhibits AC, decreased cAMP.
    • β1 adrenergic receptor: E, Gs, stimulates AC, increased cAMP.
    • β2 adrenergic receptor: E, Gs, stimulates AC, increased cAMP.
    • M1 muscarinic receptor: acetylcholine, Gq, activates PLC, IP3, DAG, increased calcium.
    • M2 muscarinic receptor: acetylcholine, Gi, inhibits AC, decreased cAMP.

    Anaphylactic Shock

    • Treatment involves:
      • Alpha 1 agonist to counteract vasodilation.
      • Beta 2 agonist to alleviate bronchoconstriction.
    • Best choice is an alpha 1 and beta 2 agonist, such as epinephrine (E).

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