Blood Calcium Regulation
What are the 2 organs involved in blood calcium regulation?
Thyroid and Parathyroid
What are the two types of fat distributions? (Think apple/pear)
Visceral fat and subcutaneous fat
60%
Functions of Vitamin A
Visual processes, antioxidant, maintaining skin cells
What is bioavailability? During what time periods in development do we need it most?
Puberty and Pregnancy/Lactation
What is the role of Osteoclasts?
To breakdown bone to increase blood calcium
Where is visceral fat located?
stomach/abdominal cavity
Apple shape
What are the 3 water intake sources
Fluid Intake
Food Intake
Metabolic water (ATP Production)
Functions of Vitamin E
What hormone is associated with hunger? Where does it come from and get sent to?
Ghrelin
Comes from the stomach and is sent to the brain
What is the role of Osteoblasts?
To build up bone and decrease blood calcium
Where is subcutaneous fat located?
Below waist
Pear shape
What are the 4 water output sources
Elimination (urination)
Elimination (Feces)
Perspiration (Sweat)
Exhalation (Breathing)
Vitamin D
What hormone is associated with satiety? Where does it come from and where does it get sent to?
Leptin
Comes from adipose tissue and is sent to the brain
If there is high blood calcium, what organ and hormone would be used?
Thyroid and calcitonin
Health risks associated with visceral fat?
Increased HTN, CVD, and T2 Diabetes risk
Does water supply energy
Nope
Blood clotting factors and Bone-Building proteins
What vitamins are antioxidants?
ACE
What are the 3 locations Vitamin D will increase blood calcium?
Small intestine - increases absorption of calcium
Kidneys - Reduces excretion of calcium
Bones - increases calcium deposits
What is the most accurate way to measure body fat?
DEXA Scam
What are some symptoms of dehydration?
Thirsty, loss of consciousness, dizzy, weight loss, death
Nuts and oils are a good source for which vitamin
Vitamin E
FINAL JEOPARDY
What is the difference between heme and non-heme iron
Heme: comes from animals
Non-heme: comes from plants