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What is the best-known example of a heme?
What is the best-known example of a heme?
- Heme proteins
- Methylene bridges
- Pyrrole rings
- Iron porphyrin (correct)
What are the precursors of HEME biosynthesis?
What are the precursors of HEME biosynthesis?
- Metal ions (Fe2+), (Fe3+)
- N-containing rings
- Porphyrin
- Porphyrins (correct)
Where are heme proteins rapidly synthesized and degraded to keep up with losses?
Where are heme proteins rapidly synthesized and degraded to keep up with losses?
- Liver
- Red blood cells (correct)
- Bone marrow
- Spleen
Which enzyme produces the secondary messenger cAMP?
Which enzyme produces the secondary messenger cAMP?
What happens to cAMP in the cell?
What happens to cAMP in the cell?
Which type of receptor is coupled with a G protein?
Which type of receptor is coupled with a G protein?
What is the role of Phospholipase C in the second messenger system?
What is the role of Phospholipase C in the second messenger system?
In the cAMP pathway, what does Protein Kinase A do?
In the cAMP pathway, what does Protein Kinase A do?
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What happens when a G protein activates the enzyme in the second-messenger system?
What happens when a G protein activates the enzyme in the second-messenger system?
In the cAMP pathway, what is the significance of Phosphodiesterase?
In the cAMP pathway, what is the significance of Phosphodiesterase?
Where does heme biosynthesis occur?
Where does heme biosynthesis occur?
Which enzymes are sensitive to lead inhibition, leading to protoporphyrin and ALA accumulation in urine?
Which enzymes are sensitive to lead inhibition, leading to protoporphyrin and ALA accumulation in urine?
What is the result of deficiency in hydroxymethylbilane synthase?
What is the result of deficiency in hydroxymethylbilane synthase?
Which type of porphyria is characterized by a deficiency in ferrochelatase?
Which type of porphyria is characterized by a deficiency in ferrochelatase?
Which enzyme deficiency leads to the accumulation of uroporphyrinogen I and coproporphyrinogen I in the urine?
Which enzyme deficiency leads to the accumulation of uroporphyrinogen I and coproporphyrinogen I in the urine?
What is the composition of hemoglobin's heme?
What is the composition of hemoglobin's heme?
'Hemoglobin's quaternary structure changes from a taut (deoxy) to a relaxed (oxy) conformation when oxygen binds.' What factors shift the hemoglobin oxygen binding curve to the right?
'Hemoglobin's quaternary structure changes from a taut (deoxy) to a relaxed (oxy) conformation when oxygen binds.' What factors shift the hemoglobin oxygen binding curve to the right?
Which hormone stimulates the synthesis and release of Cortisol?
Which hormone stimulates the synthesis and release of Cortisol?
Which hormone causes vasoconstriction, platelet aggregation, uterine contraction, and glucocorticoid release?
Which hormone causes vasoconstriction, platelet aggregation, uterine contraction, and glucocorticoid release?
Which hormone is released by the adrenal medulla and stimulates a variety of tissue and organ responses including glycogenolysis, increases in heart rate, and relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle?
Which hormone is released by the adrenal medulla and stimulates a variety of tissue and organ responses including glycogenolysis, increases in heart rate, and relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle?
Which hormone is secreted by the Parafollicular Cells of the thyroid and lowers blood calcium levels?
Which hormone is secreted by the Parafollicular Cells of the thyroid and lowers blood calcium levels?
Which hormone stimulates follicle maturation and ovulation in women, and testosterone synthesis and spermatogenesis in men?
Which hormone stimulates follicle maturation and ovulation in women, and testosterone synthesis and spermatogenesis in men?
What is the main function of Gαi in hormonal signaling pathways?
What is the main function of Gαi in hormonal signaling pathways?
Which type of hormones bind to cell membrane receptors and activate intracellular kinases?
Which type of hormones bind to cell membrane receptors and activate intracellular kinases?
What type of receptors are linked to a second-messenger-generating enzyme via membrane proteins called G proteins?
What type of receptors are linked to a second-messenger-generating enzyme via membrane proteins called G proteins?
What is the role of G protein–coupled receptors (GPCRs) in cellular signaling?
What is the role of G protein–coupled receptors (GPCRs) in cellular signaling?
Which type of hormone receptor binds to intracellular receptors and activates genes?
Which type of hormone receptor binds to intracellular receptors and activates genes?
Which hormone is responsible for promoting diuresis and sodium excretion?
Which hormone is responsible for promoting diuresis and sodium excretion?
Which type of hormones can bind to cell membrane or intracellular receptors?
Which type of hormones can bind to cell membrane or intracellular receptors?
What is the primary cause of overproduction of uric acid?
What is the primary cause of overproduction of uric acid?
Which hormone uses a cAMP-dependent pathway to function?
Which hormone uses a cAMP-dependent pathway to function?
What causes severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) due to inhibited DNA synthesis and cell proliferation?
What causes severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) due to inhibited DNA synthesis and cell proliferation?
What role does the endocrine system play in maintaining homeostasis?
What role does the endocrine system play in maintaining homeostasis?
What is the primary cause of gout?
What is the primary cause of gout?
What causes sickle cell trait?
What causes sickle cell trait?
What is the characteristic of β-thalassemia?
What is the characteristic of β-thalassemia?
What is the consequence of sickled RBCs getting trapped in small capillaries?
What is the consequence of sickled RBCs getting trapped in small capillaries?
What is the result of HGPRT deficiency?
What is the result of HGPRT deficiency?
What causes posthepatic jaundice?
What causes posthepatic jaundice?
What is the consequence of hyperbilirubinemia?
What is the consequence of hyperbilirubinemia?
What are the precipitating factors for sickle cell disease?
What are the precipitating factors for sickle cell disease?
What happens in homozygous form of sickle cell anemia?
What happens in homozygous form of sickle cell anemia?
What is the imbalance in thalassemia?
What is the imbalance in thalassemia?
How is bilirubin excreted from the body?
How is bilirubin excreted from the body?
Which water-soluble vitamin is involved in reactions of energy production as a coenzyme for pyruvate dehydrogenase and for a TCA cycle enzyme?
Which water-soluble vitamin is involved in reactions of energy production as a coenzyme for pyruvate dehydrogenase and for a TCA cycle enzyme?
Which fat-soluble vitamin is associated with the normal lipid absorption mechanisms, including emulsification by bile, normal mucosal cells, and transport in chylomicrons?
Which fat-soluble vitamin is associated with the normal lipid absorption mechanisms, including emulsification by bile, normal mucosal cells, and transport in chylomicrons?
Which water-soluble vitamin is required by enzymes involved in amino acid metabolism, such as transaminases?
Which water-soluble vitamin is required by enzymes involved in amino acid metabolism, such as transaminases?
Which fat-soluble vitamin is stored in the body in the liver and adipose tissue?
Which fat-soluble vitamin is stored in the body in the liver and adipose tissue?
Which water-soluble vitamin is a constituent of the coenzymes FAD and FMN, functioning as electron carriers for oxidoreductases?
Which water-soluble vitamin is a constituent of the coenzymes FAD and FMN, functioning as electron carriers for oxidoreductases?
Which fat-soluble vitamin functions as a hormone and is associated with lipids of the diet?
Which fat-soluble vitamin functions as a hormone and is associated with lipids of the diet?
Which water-soluble vitamin is a constituent of the coenzymes NAD+ and NADP+, functioning as electron carriers for oxidoreductases?
Which water-soluble vitamin is a constituent of the coenzymes NAD+ and NADP+, functioning as electron carriers for oxidoreductases?
Which fat-soluble vitamin functions as an antioxidant and requires normal lipid absorption mechanisms for absorption?
Which fat-soluble vitamin functions as an antioxidant and requires normal lipid absorption mechanisms for absorption?
Which deficiency results in a disease marked by dermatitis, dementia, and diarrhea?
Which deficiency results in a disease marked by dermatitis, dementia, and diarrhea?
What is the characteristic symptom of Vitamin A deficiency?
What is the characteristic symptom of Vitamin A deficiency?
Which condition is linked to Vitamin C deficiency?
Which condition is linked to Vitamin C deficiency?
What does severe thiamine deficiency result in?
What does severe thiamine deficiency result in?
What is the main consequence of Vitamin B12 deficiency?
What is the main consequence of Vitamin B12 deficiency?
What does excess upper body fat indicate?
What does excess upper body fat indicate?
What is the normal range for Body Mass Index (BMI)?
What is the normal range for Body Mass Index (BMI)?
What is the characteristic symptom of Vitamin K deficiency?
What is the characteristic symptom of Vitamin K deficiency?
What are the consequences of folate deficiency?
What are the consequences of folate deficiency?
Which vitamin is a coenzyme in the hydroxylation of proline and lysine residues in collagen production?
Which vitamin is a coenzyme in the hydroxylation of proline and lysine residues in collagen production?
Which vitamin is required for the post-translational modification of coagulation factors II, VII, IX, and X?
Which vitamin is required for the post-translational modification of coagulation factors II, VII, IX, and X?
Which vitamin functions as an antioxidant in the blood and in membranes, protecting membrane phospholipids from attack by reactive oxygen species?
Which vitamin functions as an antioxidant in the blood and in membranes, protecting membrane phospholipids from attack by reactive oxygen species?
Which vitamin is involved in the conversion of homocysteine to methionine?
Which vitamin is involved in the conversion of homocysteine to methionine?
What is the active form of Vitamin D responsible for enhancing the absorption of calcium and phosphorus from the small intestines?
What is the active form of Vitamin D responsible for enhancing the absorption of calcium and phosphorus from the small intestines?
What is a consequence of Vitamin C deficiency?
What is a consequence of Vitamin C deficiency?
Which vitamin is required for nucleotide synthesis and synthesis of methionine from homocysteine?
Which vitamin is required for nucleotide synthesis and synthesis of methionine from homocysteine?
In what form are animal sources absorbed and incorporated into chylomicrons?
In what form are animal sources absorbed and incorporated into chylomicrons?
Study Notes
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Sickle cell anemia is an autosomal recessive disease, caused by mutations in the beta-globin gene producing sickle hemoglobin (HbS)
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Homozygous form (both mutated genes) results in sickle cell anemia, while heterozygous form (one mutated gene) is sickle cell trait
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Sickle cell disease affects approximately 10% of African Americans
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Hemolytic anemia and recurrent pain result from sickled RBCs getting trapped in small capillaries
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Precipitating factors include low oxygen levels, high pCO2, low pH, and high HbS concentration
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Thalassemia is an imbalance in the synthesis of one of the two globin chains, leading to anemia
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β-thalassemia is characterized by decreased synthesis of β globin chains, and homozygous form is known as Cooley's anemia
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Hemoglobin turnover and heme degradation lead to the production of bilirubin
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Bilirubin is conjugated in the liver and excreted in bile, giving stool its brown color
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Hyperbilirubinemia can result from massive hemolysis, damage to liver cells, or inefficiency in conjugation activity
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Jaundice is a manifestation of skin and eye yellowing due to deposition of bilirubin in the blood
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Prehepatic jaundice can be caused by hemolysis, autoimmune diseases, or abnormal hemoglobin
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Intrahepatic jaundice can be caused by infection, drugs, or neonatal conditions
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Posthepatic jaundice can be caused by bile duct obstruction or gallstones
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Nucleotide synthesis occurs through a series of reactions involving amino acids, phosphoribosylpyrophosphate (PRPP), tetrahydrofolate (FH4), and purine and pyrimidine nucleotides.
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HGPRT deficiency, which affects the purine salvage pathway, can lead to Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome, characterized by neurologic abnormalities and self-mutilation.
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Gout is a condition characterized by hyperuricemia, recurrent attacks of joint inflammation, and uric acid crystal deposition in cartilage, joints, and kidneys.
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Gout can be genetic or secondary to other diseases.
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Underexcretion of uric acid is the primary cause of gout.
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Thiamine deficiency: severe deficiency leads to beriberi, a disease with neurological disorders, cardiovascular issues, and muscle weakness
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Inhibition of glutamate production and GABA in the TCA cycle due to thiamine deficiency
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Severe thiamine deficiency results in Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, characterized by eye muscle weakness, poor muscular coordination, and memory loss, commonly seen in chronic alcoholism
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Niacin deficiency results in pellagra, a disease marked by dermatitis, dementia, and diarrhea (the three Ds)
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Niacin deficiency also linked to an unbalanced amino acid ratio with insufficient tryptophan
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Folate deficiency impairs DNA synthesis and cell division, leading to megaloblastic anemia and neural tube defects
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Vitamin B12 deficiency, or pernicious anemia, is caused by an autoimmune destruction of stomach cells responsible for producing intrinsic factor, leading to symptoms including megaloblastic anemia and neurological damage
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Vitamin C deficiency results in a variety of health issues, most notably scurvy, characterized by weakness, anemia, and joint pain
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Vitamin A deficiency results in night blindness and a decreased ability to regenerate rhodopsin, leading to potentially permanent blindness
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Vitamin K deficiency is linked to bleeding disorders, such as hemorrhagic disease of the newborn and is often treated with vitamin K antagonists like warfarin
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Excess calories, obesity, and a genetic component contribute to the development of type II diabetes
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Hepatic insulin resistance and pancreatic dysfunction are caused by fatty liver and a fatty pancreas
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Metabolic syndrome is characterized by a cluster of conditions including insulin resistance, hypertension, and abnormal blood lipid levels.
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Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure of body weight relative to height, with a normal range being 18.5-25 kg/m2
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The distribution of body fat, specifically excess visceral and abdominal subcutaneous fat, is associated with increased health risks in obesity.
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Excess upper body fat is linked to a higher risk of metabolic diseases and is often used as a clinical marker.
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A waist-to-hip ratio greater than 0.8 for women and greater than 1.0 for men indicates an increased health risk associated with obesity.
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Test your knowledge on nucleotide synthesis, metabolism, and related pathways. Explore the causes of overproduction of uric acid and the role of enzymes like adenosine deaminase.
