Textbook of Biochemistry for Medical Students
40 Questions
0 Views

Textbook of Biochemistry for Medical Students

Created by
@EnchantedOganesson

Questions and Answers

What is the primary function of insulin in the regulation of blood glucose?

  • To increase blood glucose levels
  • To decrease blood glucose levels (correct)
  • To regulate lipid metabolism
  • To regulate kidney function
  • Which of the following is a risk factor for atherosclerosis?

  • Elevated LDL cholesterol (correct)
  • Increased HDL cholesterol
  • Decreased triglycerides
  • Increased creatinine levels
  • In which year was the First Edition of the Textbook of Biochemistry for Medical Students published?

  • 1990
  • 1998
  • 1992
  • 1995 (correct)
  • Who is the person to whom the book is dedicated?

    <p>Mata Amritanandamayi Devi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the liver in relation to glucose metabolism?

    <p>To store glucose as glycogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a marker of glomerular permeability?

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

    What is the ISBN number of the Seventh Edition of the Textbook of Biochemistry for Medical Students?

    <p>978-93-5090-530-2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which countries is the book popular apart from India?

    <p>Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Africa, and Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of albumin in the plasma?

    <p>To maintain oncotic pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a complication of diabetes mellitus?

    <p>Chronic kidney disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total number of editions of the Textbook of Biochemistry for Medical Students?

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

    What is the year of publication of the Seventh Edition of the Textbook of Biochemistry for Medical Students?

    <p>2013</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of glucagon?

    <p>To increase blood glucose levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a plasma protein involved in blood clotting?

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

    Who has accepted the book as one of the standard textbooks?

    <p>Medical Council of India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the language of the edition with wide circulation in Central and South America?

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

    Who was the Professor of Physiological chemistry at Strausbourge University, France?

    <p>Felix Hoppe-Seyler</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the root of the word 'doctor'?

    <p>Latin root 'docere'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the human body is composed of 6 elements?

    <p>More than 99%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the force that causes nonpolar molecules to aggregate together?

    <p>Hydrophobic bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the project that has made a great impact on medicine and related health sciences?

    <p>Human Genome Project</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does ice float on water?

    <p>Because liquid water is denser than solid ice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is considered the father of modern medicine?

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

    What is the term used to describe molecules that can easily form hydrogen bonds with water?

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

    What is the significance of the year 1877 in the context of biochemistry?

    <p>The year the 'Textbook of Physiological Chemistry' was published</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the hydrogen bonds between water molecules as the temperature approaches 100°C?

    <p>They become weaker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the weak forces of attraction between all atoms?

    <p>Van Der Waals Forces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the profession of Sushrutha?

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

    What is the term used to describe the use of computers in drug designing?

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

    What is the result of the movement of water molecules at high temperatures?

    <p>The formation of a gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the preferred medium for all cellular reactions and interactions?

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

    What is the term used to describe the interaction between nonpolar molecules and water?

    <p>Hydrophobic interaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of mitochondria in a cell?

    <p>To generate energy for the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the optimum pH for lysosomal enzymes?

    <p>5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the inner mitochondrial membrane?

    <p>To contain the enzymes of electron transport chain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the fluid matrix of mitochondria?

    <p>To contain the enzymes of citric acid cycle, urea cycle, and heme synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of lysosomal membrane disruption?

    <p>Tissue damage due to hydrolysis of external substrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of cytochrome P-450 system present in mitochondrial inner membrane?

    <p>To involve in steroidogenesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of enzymes are alpha-glucosidase, alpha-fucosidase, and beta-galactosidase?

    <p>Polysaccharide hydrolyzing enzymes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structure of the inner mitochondrial membrane?

    <p>Folds or cristae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Textbook of Biochemistry for Medical Students

    • Seventh edition published in 2013 with ISBN 978-93-5090-530-2

    Dedication

    • Dedicated to Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi with a quote about setting an example for fellow beings to dispel darkness and bring peace and non-violence

    Preface to the Seventh Edition

    • The book has been well-received in the medical community in India and neighboring countries, with a Spanish edition popular in Central and South America
    • The Medical Council of India has accepted it as a standard textbook

    Contents

    • Regulation of Blood Glucose; Insulin and Diabetes Mellitus
    • Hyperlipidemias and Cardiovascular Diseases
    • Liver and Gastric Function Tests
    • Kidney Function Tests
    • Plasma Proteins

    History of Biochemistry

    • "Textbook of Physiological Chemistry" was published in 1877 by Felix Hoppe-Seyler
    • Milestones in the development of biochemistry are given in Table 1.1

    Practice of Medicine

    • The practice of medicine is both an art and a science
    • The word "doctor" is derived from the Latin root "docere", meaning "to teach"
    • Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, articulated "the Oath"
    • Sushrutha, an Indian surgeon, enunciated a code of conduct for medical practitioners

    Biomolecules

    • More than 99% of the human body is composed of 6 elements: oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, calcium, and phosphorus
    • Hydrophobic molecules or nonpolar portions of molecules aggregate together due to the hydrophobic bond
    • Water molecules are in rapid motion, constantly making and breaking hydrogen bonds with adjacent molecules
    • The unique properties of water make it the most preferred medium for all cellular reactions and interactions

    Biochemical Perspective to Medicine

    • Water is a polar molecule that can easily form hydrogen bonds with other molecules
    • Molecules with polar bonds can dissolve in water and are termed "hydrophilic"
    • Mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell, where energy released from oxidation of food stuffs is trapped as chemical energy in the form of ATP

    Lysosomes and Mitochondria

    • Lysosomal enzymes have an optimum pH around 5 and include polysaccharide hydrolyzing enzymes, protein hydrolyzing enzymes, and nucleic acid hydrolyzing enzymes
    • Mitochondria have two membranes, with the inner membrane convoluted into folds or cristae
    • The inner mitochondrial membrane contains the enzymes of electron transport chain, citric acid cycle, urea cycle, and heme synthesis
    • Cytochrome P-450 system present in mitochondrial inner membrane is involved in steroidogenesis

    Studying That Suits You

    Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

    Quiz Team

    Description

    A comprehensive textbook of biochemistry for medical students, with various editions published between 1995 and 2013.

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Browser