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IFMCP Certification Questions and Correct
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DIGIN
Ans: D-Digestion
I-Intestinal permeability
G-Gastrointestinal Flora
I-Immune regulation
E-Enteric Nervous System
The function of Cortisol
Ans: Stimulates the liver to convert AA to glucose to supply
energy to muscles of flight.
-Increase Glucagen in liver
-Mobilize FA in blood
-Increase coagulation
-Suppresses part of immune response
Prolong Cortisol
Ans: Stimulates Fat deposits
Increase BP
Increase protein breakdown
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Demineralization of bone
Suppression of immune system
Memory Loss
Depression
Increase Blood sugar
Sterogenic Pathway
Ans: CHL-Pregnelone- 17-OH Pregnenelone- Progesterone- 11
Dexy-progesterone
Function of DHEA
Ans: Precursor for Testosterone and Estrogen
Reverses immuno suppression caused by excessive cortisol
levels
Stimulate bone depositions and remodeling
Lower total CHL and LDL level
Increase muscle mass
Involved in conversion of T4-T3
Accelerates recovery from acute stress
Stage one
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Ans: Arousal
Both Cortisol and DHEA increased but recovered
Asymptomatic
Adaptation Syndrome Stage two
Ans: Adaptation
Cortisol chronically elevated but DHEA decreases
sx; stress, anxiety, mood swings, depression, anger
Stage three
Ans: Adrenal depletion
Adrenal insufficiency decrease cortisol and DHEA decreased
Depression and Fatigue
Adrenal Cortisol dysfunction symptoms
Ans: Fatigue
Memory loss of brain fog
Depression
Over-reaction to stress
Any Sx of high adrenaline
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Symptoms of too much adrenalin
Ans: Weight loss
Anxiety
Palpitation tremors
Cold hand and fee
Systolic HTN
Glucose Fluctuation
Symptoms of low Adrenaline
Ans: Orthostatic HTN
Lack of focus
Sleepiness, non restful sleep
Cortisol Steal
Ans: Cortisol increase may decrease the manufacture and
activity of progesterone, estrogen, DHEA and Testosterone
Cortisol Steal in Women
Ans: Less progestone and initially (estrogen dominance)
Estrogen Dominance
Breast CA
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IFMCP Certification Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
DIGIN
Ans: D-Digestion
I-Intestinal permeability
G-Gastrointestinal Flora
I-Immune regulation
E-Enteric Nervous System
The function of Cortisol
Ans: Stimulates the liver to convert AA to glucose to supply
energy to muscles of flight.
-Increase Glucagen in liver
-Mobilize FA in blood
-Increase coagulation
-Suppresses part of immune response
Prolong Cortisol
Ans: Stimulates Fat deposits
Increase BP
Increase protein breakdown
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Demineralization of bone
Suppression of immune system
Memory Loss
Depression
Increase Blood sugar
Sterogenic Pathway
Ans: CHL-Pregnelone- 17-OH Pregnenelone- Progesterone- 11
Dexy-progesterone
Function of DHEA
Ans: Precursor for Testosterone and Estrogen
Reverses immuno suppression caused by excessive cortisol
levels
Stimulate bone depositions and remodeling
Lower total CHL and LDL level
Increase muscle mass
Involved in conversion of T4-T3
Accelerates recovery from acute stress
Stage one
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Ans: Arousal
Both Cortisol and DHEA increased but recovered
Asymptomatic
Adaptation Syndrome Stage two
Ans: Adaptation
Cortisol chronically elevated but DHEA decreases
sx; stress, anxiety, mood swings, depression, anger
Stage three
Ans: Adrenal depletion
Adrenal insufficiency decrease cortisol and DHEA decreased
Depression and Fatigue
Adrenal Cortisol dysfunction symptoms
Ans: Fatigue
Memory loss of brain fog
Depression
Over-reaction to stress
Any Sx of high adrenaline
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Symptoms of too much adrenalin
Ans: Weight loss
Anxiety
Palpitation tremors
Cold hand and fee
Systolic HTN
Glucose Fluctuation
Symptoms of low Adrenaline
Ans: Orthostatic HTN
Lack of focus
Sleepiness, non restful sleep
Cortisol Steal
Ans: Cortisol increase may decrease the manufacture and
activity of progesterone, estrogen, DHEA and Testosterone
Cortisol Steal in Women
Ans: Less progestone and initially (estrogen dominance)
Estrogen Dominance
Breast CA
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