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1
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This is the principle factor that regulates growth

A

genetics

2
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This is a critical factors in regulating growth

A

nutrition; begins in utero

3
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This is an often forgetting factor of growth

A

freedom from disease

4
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What are four important growth regulating endocrine factors

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hormones of the growth axis
thyroid hormones
glucose-regulating hormones
gonadal steroids

5
Q

What are some hormones of the growth axis

A

IgF1 and IgF2; insulin-like growth factor
GHRH
GH

6
Q

chronic elevation of this rill inhibit growth (GHRH/GH)

A

cortisol

7
Q

What are the two basic requirements of growth

A

cell division/replication

protein synthesis

8
Q

The final height is determined by what

A

growth of the long bones

9
Q

Long bones grow as this is replaced by bone

A

epiphyseal plate cartilage

10
Q

Cartilage replacement adds bone to where

A

the ends of both diaphysis

11
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GH increases what on the chondrocytes, stimulating replication

A

IgF1 receptors

12
Q

Epiphyseal plates ossify when?

A

at puberty

which is why males are generally taller because puberty is later/longer

13
Q

What are two hypothalamic hormones that regular GH secretion

A

GHRH

somatostatin

14
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Pituitary GH has these three effects

A

mitogenic peptide hormone
has some direct effects on somatic tissues
stimulates secretion of IGF1 from liver and other tissues

15
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What are two direct effects on somatic tissues of pituitary GH

A

stimulates protein synthesis

anti-insulin effects

16
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Feedback regulation of GH secretion by long and short loop negative feedbacks have what three effects

A

inhibition of GHRH and GH secretion
stimulation of SS secretion
both GHRH and SS exhibit contrasting diurnal patters of secretion (GHRH increases during early sleep)

17
Q

GH induces precursor cells in bone and other tissues to differentiate and do what

A

secrete IGF-1 which stimulates cell division

18
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The anti-insulin effects by GH have what three consequences

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renders adipocytes more responsive to stimuli that induce the breakdown of triglycerides, releasing FA into blood
stimulates gluconeogenesis
reduces ability of insulin to stimulate glucose uptake

19
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Somatic growth is the result of the interactions between what

A

GH and IGF-1

Example; GH stimulates maturation of chondroblasts and IGF-1 stimulates cell division

20
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Deficits in either GH or IGF-1 cause what

A

reduced growth

21
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What can be two defects in GH of IGF-1

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genetic mutations

defects caused by malnutrition

22
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Why are there no genetic mutations for IGF-1/receptor

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The fetus needs it to grow, if there is a mutation, the fetus will die

23
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GH production is affected by what

A

age

24
Q

When is GH production the highest/lowest

A

highest = adolescence
lowest = adult
effects of GH decrease on somatic tissues

25
Q

GH synthesis and activity is regulated by what

A

other hormones like sex steroids, thyroid hormones

26
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What four effects do the sex steroids have on GH synthesis and activity

A

stimulate GH synthesis
stimulate IGF-1 synthesis
skeletal growth; stimulates prepubertal bone growth
causes fusion of epiphyseal plates inhibiting growth

27
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What two effects do thyroid hormones have on GH synthesis and activity

A

regulates GH synthesis

required for GH effects

28
Q

These have anti-growth effects

A

cortisol/glucocorticoids

29
Q

Excess production of GH results in what

A

acromegaly and gigantism

30
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What typical causes excess GH

A

pituitary tumor

31
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Gigantism results from what

A

pre-pubertal onset of excess GH

32
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Acromegaly results from what

A

post-pubertal onset of excess GH

33
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What are two considerations from patients with excess GH

A

remove tumor or give SS

34
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Which is more common, GH excess or GH deficiency

A

deficiency; relatively common

35
Q

What causes dwarfism

A

lack of GH receptor which leads to no IGF synthesis

36
Q

This is when fibroblast growth factor receptor constitutively active which results in abnormal cartilage development

A

achondroplasia

37
Q

What are some considerations for patients with GH deficiency

A

macroglossia, enlarged salivary glands, excess cementum, delayed shedding and replacement, etc.

38
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What becomes of athletes that take GH

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they don’t get taller, the build muscle (including heart muscle)

39
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What are some symptoms of GH abuse

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they resemble acromegaly

also consider the anti-insulin actions of GH; bones thicken, cardiovascular problems, diabetic symptoms, etc.

40
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This involves a disruption in the normal function of insulin

A

diabetes

41
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This is a peptide hormone produced in the pancreas

A

insulin

42
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What does insulin normally regulate

A

glucose transport into the cells

43
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What kind of hormone does insulin act as

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an anabolic hormone, stimulating mitosis, cell growth, etc.

44
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Loss of insulin function can lead to what

A

ketoacidosis and can be fatal

45
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This type of diabetes is an autoimmune disorder with onset early in life, destroys pancreatic β cells. (5-8% diabetics)

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Type 1

46
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This type of diabetes is a combination of insulin resistance and insulin deficiency, onset later in life

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type II

47
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How can you manage diabetes type I and II

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type I; insulin supplementation

type II; dietary and lifestyle controls

48
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What is the treatment for type II

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can also include insulin sensitizers and insulin supplemental enhance the insulin receptor and cells

49
Q

What are four symptoms of diabetes, linked to the increase of circulating glucose

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elevated fasting glucose levels
polyuria
fatigue
blurred vision

50
Q

What are five common complications of diabetes, linked to the chronic hyperglycemia

A
kidney failure
vascular disease
blindless
skin/mucosal infections
periodontal diseases
51
Q

what are three considerations to keep in mind with a dental patient with diabetes

A

vascular diseases affect teeth
dehydration can reduce salivary flow
increased risk of periodontal disease

52
Q

What should the dental provider be aware of with type I

A

be familiar with history

increased risk of periodontal disease

53
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What should the dental provider be aware of with type II

A

emphasize the importance of maintaining glycemic control

frequently have cardiovascular and renal disease