Factors behind Autoimmune Diseases

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Which enzyme is associated with gray hair?

  • NQO1
  • SOD2
  • CAT (correct)
  • PON1

Which gene influences cholesterol synthesis, caffeine metabolism, and blood pressure responses to caffeine?

  • NAT2
  • NAT1
  • CYP1A2 (correct)
  • AhR

Which gene mutations can lead to high or low ammonia levels and depleted Glutathione levels?

  • CBS (correct)
  • NQO1
  • CAT
  • SOD2

According to the text, what is nutrigenomics?

<p>The study of how your genetic variants influence your body's responses to nutrition and lifestyle choices (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main factors that can turn your genes on and off, according to the text?

<p>Epigenetics, microbiome, and exposome (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many genes and variants are there to consider when focusing on genetic variants, according to the text?

<p>20,000 genes and 3 million variants (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors can contribute to autoimmune disease?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following genes are associated with a predisposition to react to foods?

<p>HLA-DQA1 and HLA-DQA2 genes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What enzyme plays a key role in deactivating histamine?

<p>Diamine oxidase (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which gene is responsible for producing lactase, an enzyme that helps digest milk?

<p>LCT (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which gene is associated with fatigue, ADHD, mental health disorders, Parkinson's disease, and essential hypertension?

<p>MAOB (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which gene plays a role in inhibiting inflammation and histamine release?

<p>CNR1 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which gene may increase susceptibility to lectin and other food sensitivities?

<p>CNR1 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which PPAR enzyme is responsible for lowering blood lipid levels and increasing good cholesterol?

<p>PPAR-alpha (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which PPAR enzyme aids fat burning in muscles and the heart while controlling blood glucose and cholesterol levels?

<p>PPAR-beta (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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