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Hemoglobin Metabolism and Oral Health
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Hemoglobin Metabolism and Oral Health
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What is the lifespan of erythrocytes?
Erythrocytes have a life span of 120 days.
What happens to erythrocytes at the end of their lifespan?
At the end of this period, erythrocytes are removed from the circulation.
Where are erythrocytes taken up and degraded?
Erythrocytes are taken up and degraded by the macrophages of the reticuloendothelial system in the spleen and liver.
How much hemoglobin is broken down and resynthesized daily?
About 6 g of hemoglobin per day is broken down and resynthesized.
What percentage of heme degradation comes from erythrocytes?
It is estimated that about 80% of the heme that is subjected to degradation comes from the erythrocyte.
What are the other sources of heme besides erythrocytes?
The remaining 20% comes from immature RBC, myoglobin, and cytochrome.
What are the systemic implications of hemoglobin catabolism?
Hemoglobin catabolism plays a crucial role in maintaining systemic health, as its imbalance can lead to conditions like jaundice, anemia, or hyperbilirubinemia.
How can systemic conditions manifest in the oral cavity?
Signs such as pale mucosa, jaundice, or gum disease can be early indicators of systemic conditions.
What is a key aspect of understanding hemoglobin metabolism in dentistry?
Understanding the biochemical process is key to identifying underlying health issues and providing comprehensive care.
What are the steps of heme degradation?
1. Formation of bilirubin 2. Uptake of bilirubin by liver 3. Conjugation of bilirubin 4. Fate of bilirubin 5. Secretion of bilirubin in the bile 6. Formation of urobilin in intestine 7. Excretion in urine and stool.
What enzyme converts heme to biliverdin?
Heme oxygenase converts heme to biliverdin.
What reduces biliverdin to bilirubin?
Biliverdin is reduced to bilirubin by biliverdin reductase.
How is unconjugated bilirubin transported in the body?
Unconjugated bilirubin is insoluble and is transported by albumin.
What happens to bilirubin in the liver?
Conjugation in the liver occurs, resulting in bilirubin being conjugated with glucuronic acid to become water-soluble.
What is the role of intestinal bacteria in bilirubin metabolism?
Intestinal bacteria convert bilirubin into urobilinogen.
What is enterohepatic circulation?
The process where some urobilinogen is reabsorbed and sent back to the liver, while the rest is either excreted in feces or urine.
What is hyperbilirubinemia?
Hyperbilirubinemia is defined as elevated levels of bilirubin in the blood.
What causes unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia?
Causes include hemolysis, Gilbert's syndrome, and Crigler-Najjar syndrome.
What biochemical mechanism leads to unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia?
Increased breakdown of red blood cells or decreased conjugation.
What causes conjugated hyperbilirubinemia?
Causes include hepatitis, bile duct obstruction, and Dubin-Johnson syndrome.
What biochemical mechanism leads to conjugated hyperbilirubinemia?
Impaired secretion of conjugated bilirubin.
What are potential clinical implications of hyperbilirubinemia?
Jaundice, which is the yellowing of skin and eyes.
What are oral health connections related to jaundice?
Potential signs of jaundice can manifest in the oral cavity, and recognizing systemic conditions is important.
What role do Vitamin K, Folate, and B12 play in hemopoiesis?
Vitamin K activates coagulation factors, Folate is necessary for DNA synthesis and repair, and B12 is essential for DNA synthesis and neurological function.
What are the oral manifestations of folate deficiency?
Glossitis and mucosal ulcerations.
What are the oral manifestations of Vitamin B12 deficiency?
Glossitis, angular cheilitis, and recurrent aphthous stomatitis.
How does hemoglobin breakdown contribute to oral health?
Hemoglobin breakdown helps recycle iron and manage bilirubin, with imbalances potentially leading to oral manifestations like pale gums or delayed healing.
What are the impacts of Vitamin K, folate, or B12 deficiencies on oral health?
Vitamin K deficiency can lead to excessive bleeding during dental procedures, while folate and B12 deficiencies can cause glossitis and ulcers.
What is megaloblastic anemia?
Megaloblastic anemia is a condition that results from deficiencies in folate and B12 affecting red blood cell production.
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