Surprise
What to do if you are interested in a certain disease and want more information?
Reach out to a supervisor!
What cell type is a source of energy expenditure used to thermoregulate mammals?
Brown adipocytes
Obesity and its comorbidities have been _______ (rising/falling) globally over the past 30 years, this projection is expected to _________ (rise/rall) in the next 30 years
Rising and rise!
What is the format of the summary your group will be submitting for inv 2?
500 word executive summary and 4 key insights from inv 2
A hormone and neurotransmitter that increases in the blood of obese mice through the inhibition of brown adipocytes
Serotonin
General presentation will always start by introducing ______
The disease and any relevant factors of the disease
What is the length of presentations and questions periods this investigation?
12-min presentation and 8 minutes of questions
Cells that are responsible for energy-storing through the storage of fatty acids as triglycerides in lipid droplets
White adipose tissue
What fuels the rise of metabolic non-communicable diseases?
Calories in > calories out
Anyone who wrote quiz 3 will only have their best mark between quiz 3 and 4 counted - true or false?
False! You must of achieved a mark higher then 60%
The activity of _____ channels is lowered during rest, whereas the activity of _____ channels stays consistent.
ATP Synthase (produces ATP) and UCP1 (produces heat)
Weight loss will improve glucose control in patients with this disease
Type 2 diabetes
What is the theme of the investigation 2 reflections?
Working on your weaknesses
• How did you work on your weaknesses? What
were some actionable ways you aimed to improve on them?
• Did a team member or instructor help you work on this weakness?
• Did you turn any of these weaknesses into strengths?
• Through the investigation, did you discover any new weaknesses?
• Ensure to add examples to these questions!
Deletion of ________ eliminates serotonin production in the bloodstream due to increates ___________
Tryptophan hydroxylase 1 (Tph1) , Brown Adipose Tissue
The name of a disease that cannot be contracted from one individual to another
A non-communicable disease