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Mechanism of action of Curcumin is an inhibitor of phosphorylase kinase. It
curcumin Supplement decreases tau phosphorylation; reduces COX-2
whose mechanism expression; inhibits NF-kB.
includes decreasing tau
phosphorylation and
reducing COX-2
expression.
Stimulates neutrophils and Olive leaf extract
macrophages to kill
microorganism. Nontoxic
and does not cause
microbial resistance.
Useful for treatment of
intracellular organisms.
Rate of secretion of PSA 0.07 ng / mL
from prostate / day?
Mineral responsible for Sodium
increasing renal intra-
glomerular pressure and
decreasing arterial
compliance
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How much does Supplementing potassium 60-120 mEG day may
potassium decrease BP? decrease SBP / DBP by 4/2.5 mm HG
- Acts as a calcium channel blocker
- Regulates insulin sensitivity
Actions of Magnesium on
- Regulates pH
BP: are
- Increases arterial compliance via endothelial
vasodilatation
T or F: omega-6 fatty acids False (although may indirectly affect BP through
decrease blood pressure effects on saturated fatty acids)
Recommended intake of > 800 mg / day may reduce incidence of HTN
calcium to reduce HTN
T or F: soy protein True; recommended in fermented form; 30-40 gm /
decreases blood pressure day for hypertensive individuals
and increases arterial
compliance
T or F: omega-9 fatty acids True
found in olive oil have
beneficial effects on both
blood pressure and
cholesterol
garlic acts as a natural ACE-I, CCB and increases
Effects of garlic on HTN
arterial compliance via increase of NO production
T or F: The gamma isomer True
of Vitamin E is more
potent than the alpha
isomer in lipid lowering
effects
Most potent B vitamin; Vitamin B6. Increases bioavailability of coA and
lowers blood pressure via decreases cholesterol synthesis. Also reduces oxLDL.
multiple mechanisms Increases HDL, reduces LDL and triglycerides.
T or F: There is strong False
evidence for Guggul in
treatment of cholesterol
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T or F: Niacin is the most True
effective currently known
agent for increasing HDL
Which infectious agents Mycoplasma pneumoniae and EBV
have been linked to
development of MS
plaques in brain?
T or F: 20% of MS patients True
have been shown to have
gluten sensitivity
What pharmaceutical / Alpha lipoic acid; minocycline; doxycycline;
nutriceutical agents have memantine; NAC; Vitamin B12; phosphatidyl serine;
been shown to be helpful Coenzyme Q10; HRT with estrogen / estriol;
in treatment of MS? hyperbaric oxygen therapy
What are the risk factors Hypertension; smoking; oral contraceptive usage;
for sub-arachnoid usage of stimulants
hemorrhage (rupture of
cerebral aneurysm)?
What is the mechanism of Extreme cerebral vasoconstriction followed by vaso-
action of migraine dilatation
headache?
Which neuro-transmitter GABA and serotonin
deficiencies have been
implicated in the
development of migraine
headaches?
False; current evidence does not support thymus
T or F: thymectomy is
removal due to risks of surgery and lack of evidence;
recommended for
however, 70% of patients with myasthenia gravis have
treatment of myasthenia
thymus hypertrophy and 10-15% have thymomas. IVIG
gravis
may be helpful for management of myasthenia gravis.
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T or F: many of the T
pharmacologic treatment
options for demential
increase homocysteine
levels, which may directly
contribute to cognitive
decline
T or F: consumption of T
milk > 16 oz / day over a 30
year time period leads to
a 230% increased risk of
Alzheimer's disease
Which areas of the brain Posterior cingulate gyrus; parietal and temporal lobes
are affected in a SPECT
scan of a patient with
Alzheimer's disease?
What area of the brain is Occipital lobe
affected in a SPECT scan
of a patient with Lewy
Body dementia?
T or F: IGG to periodontal True
bacteria is elevated in
patients with dementia
Beta-amyloid plaque and neuro-fibrillary tangles.
Neurofibrillary tangles are formed from mutations on
What abnormalities are tau protein. Beta-amyloid plaques are formed from
found in the brain on breakdown of APP (amyloid precursor protein). Beta
autopsy of patients with amyloid causes destruction in brain parenchyma by
Alzheimer's disease? combining with salt and water in the brain. It also
causes influx of calcium into neurons, leading to
apoptosis.
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A4M EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS 2025(GRADED A+) DETAILED
ANSWERS!!
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Terms in this set (305)
Mechanism of action of Curcumin is an inhibitor of phosphorylase kinase. It
curcumin Supplement decreases tau phosphorylation; reduces COX-2
whose mechanism expression; inhibits NF-kB.
includes decreasing tau
phosphorylation and
reducing COX-2
expression.
Stimulates neutrophils and Olive leaf extract
macrophages to kill
microorganism. Nontoxic
and does not cause
microbial resistance.
Useful for treatment of
intracellular organisms.
Rate of secretion of PSA 0.07 ng / mL
from prostate / day?
Mineral responsible for Sodium
increasing renal intra-
glomerular pressure and
decreasing arterial
compliance
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How much does Supplementing potassium 60-120 mEG day may
potassium decrease BP? decrease SBP / DBP by 4/2.5 mm HG
- Acts as a calcium channel blocker
- Regulates insulin sensitivity
Actions of Magnesium on
- Regulates pH
BP: are
- Increases arterial compliance via endothelial
vasodilatation
T or F: omega-6 fatty acids False (although may indirectly affect BP through
decrease blood pressure effects on saturated fatty acids)
Recommended intake of > 800 mg / day may reduce incidence of HTN
calcium to reduce HTN
T or F: soy protein True; recommended in fermented form; 30-40 gm /
decreases blood pressure day for hypertensive individuals
and increases arterial
compliance
T or F: omega-9 fatty acids True
found in olive oil have
beneficial effects on both
blood pressure and
cholesterol
garlic acts as a natural ACE-I, CCB and increases
Effects of garlic on HTN
arterial compliance via increase of NO production
T or F: The gamma isomer True
of Vitamin E is more
potent than the alpha
isomer in lipid lowering
effects
Most potent B vitamin; Vitamin B6. Increases bioavailability of coA and
lowers blood pressure via decreases cholesterol synthesis. Also reduces oxLDL.
multiple mechanisms Increases HDL, reduces LDL and triglycerides.
T or F: There is strong False
evidence for Guggul in
treatment of cholesterol
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T or F: Niacin is the most True
effective currently known
agent for increasing HDL
Which infectious agents Mycoplasma pneumoniae and EBV
have been linked to
development of MS
plaques in brain?
T or F: 20% of MS patients True
have been shown to have
gluten sensitivity
What pharmaceutical / Alpha lipoic acid; minocycline; doxycycline;
nutriceutical agents have memantine; NAC; Vitamin B12; phosphatidyl serine;
been shown to be helpful Coenzyme Q10; HRT with estrogen / estriol;
in treatment of MS? hyperbaric oxygen therapy
What are the risk factors Hypertension; smoking; oral contraceptive usage;
for sub-arachnoid usage of stimulants
hemorrhage (rupture of
cerebral aneurysm)?
What is the mechanism of Extreme cerebral vasoconstriction followed by vaso-
action of migraine dilatation
headache?
Which neuro-transmitter GABA and serotonin
deficiencies have been
implicated in the
development of migraine
headaches?
False; current evidence does not support thymus
T or F: thymectomy is
removal due to risks of surgery and lack of evidence;
recommended for
however, 70% of patients with myasthenia gravis have
treatment of myasthenia
thymus hypertrophy and 10-15% have thymomas. IVIG
gravis
may be helpful for management of myasthenia gravis.
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T or F: many of the T
pharmacologic treatment
options for demential
increase homocysteine
levels, which may directly
contribute to cognitive
decline
T or F: consumption of T
milk > 16 oz / day over a 30
year time period leads to
a 230% increased risk of
Alzheimer's disease
Which areas of the brain Posterior cingulate gyrus; parietal and temporal lobes
are affected in a SPECT
scan of a patient with
Alzheimer's disease?
What area of the brain is Occipital lobe
affected in a SPECT scan
of a patient with Lewy
Body dementia?
T or F: IGG to periodontal True
bacteria is elevated in
patients with dementia
Beta-amyloid plaque and neuro-fibrillary tangles.
Neurofibrillary tangles are formed from mutations on
What abnormalities are tau protein. Beta-amyloid plaques are formed from
found in the brain on breakdown of APP (amyloid precursor protein). Beta
autopsy of patients with amyloid causes destruction in brain parenchyma by
Alzheimer's disease? combining with salt and water in the brain. It also
causes influx of calcium into neurons, leading to
apoptosis.
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