This study guide offers a thorough overview of nutrition and metabolism, ideal for students and health professionals. Key topics include the impact of alcohol on health, functions of brown and white adipose tissue, and roles of various vitamins and minerals. It covers alcohol metabolism, hormonal r...
1. c) Improved enamel strength
2. b) 14 units
3. c) 85-98%
4. True
5. False (Heavy drinkers primarily use the MEOS pathway)
6. Acetaldehyde can enhance free radical production, causing mitochondrial damage
and inhibiting hepatic protein synthesis.
7. The atypical ALDH allele causes rapid accumulation of acetaldehyde, leading to
symptoms like facial flushing and tachycardia.
8. 80 mg/% (800 mg/l)
9. Alcohol dehydrogenase
• a) iii) Reversible increase in triglyceride synthesis
• b) i) Inflammation due to free radicals
• c) ii) Irreversible liver damage with fibrosis
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