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Title: Sense of Taste
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the structure and function of taste buds.
Describe the relationship between the taste threshold and taste index of common substances.
Explain the chemical basis and signal transduction of taste perception for each type of primary taste sensation.
Recognize different abnormalities of taste perception and their causes.
Key Topics:
Significance of Taste Sensation:
Differentiation between pleasant and harmful food
Influence on behavior
Selection of food based on metabolic needs
Receptors of Taste:
Taste buds on the tongue
Influence of sense of smell, texture of food, and pain stimulation (e.g., by pepper)
Primary and Secondary Taste Sensations:
Primary taste sensations: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Umami
Chemical basis and signal transduction mechanisms for each taste
Taste Threshold and Index:
Taste threshold values for Sweet (sucrose), Salty (NaCl), Sour (HCl), and Bitter (Quinine)
Taste index relationship: Inversely proportional to taste threshold
Taste Blindness:
Inability to taste certain substances, particularly thiourea compounds
Example: Phenylthiocarbamide
Structure and Function of Taste Buds:
Composition: Epithelial cells, Sustentacular/Supporting cells, Taste cells, Basal cells
Features: Taste pores, Taste hairs/microvilli, and Taste nerve fibers
Location of Taste Buds:
Found in papillae of the tongue (Fungiform, Circumvallate, Foliate)
Also present on the palate, tonsillar pillars, epiglottis, and proximal esophagus
Mechanism of Taste Stimulation:
Interaction of taste substances with receptors on microvilli
Signal transduction pathways for Umami, Sweet, Bitter, Sour, and Salty tastes
Taste Sensitivity and Adaptation:
Decrease in sensitivity with age
Rapid adaptation of taste sensation
Role of Saliva in Taste:
Dissolution of tastants to reach receptors
Washing away the stimulus
Taste Preferences and Aversions:
Mechanisms behind taste preference and aversion
Influence of receptors and neural pathways
Impact of Sensory Nerve Damage:
Degeneration of taste buds if the sensory nerve fiber is cut
Abnormalities of Taste Detection:
Conditions: Ageusia, Hypogeusia, Dysgeusia (parageusia)
Causes: Nerve damage, neurological disorders, infections, poor oral hygiene, adverse drug effects, deficiencies, aging, tobacco use, altered neurotransmitter levels
Neurotransmitters and Taste Threshold:
Effects of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) on taste sensitivity
Supertasters:
25% of the population with heightened sensitivity to taste, especially bitterness
Increased number of fungiform papillae
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Tom Selleck, an enduring figure in Hollywood. has captivated audiences for decades with his rugged charm, iconic moustache. and memorable roles in television and film. From his breakout role as Thomas Magnum in Magnum P.I. to his current portrayal of Frank Reagan in Blue Bloods. Selleck's career has spanned over 50 years. But beyond his professional achievements. fans have often been curious about Tom Selleck Health. especially as he has aged in the public eye.
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Introduction
Many have been interested in Tom Selleck health. not only because of his enduring presence on screen but also because of the challenges. and lifestyle choices he has faced and made over the years. This article delves into the various aspects of Tom Selleck health. exploring his fitness regimen, diet, mental health. and the challenges he has encountered as he ages. We'll look at how he maintains his well-being. the health issues he has faced, and his approach to ageing .
Early Life and Career
Childhood and Athletic Beginnings
Tom Selleck was born on January 29, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Sherman Oaks, California. From an early age, he was involved in sports, particularly basketball. which played a significant role in his physical development. His athletic pursuits continued into college. where he attended the University of Southern California (USC) on a basketball scholarship. This early involvement in sports laid a strong foundation for his physical health and disciplined lifestyle.
Transition to Acting
Selleck's transition from an athlete to an actor came with its physical demands. His first significant role in "Magnum P.I." required him to perform various stunts and maintain a fit appearance. This role, which he played from 1980 to 1988. necessitated a rigorous fitness routine to meet the show's demands. setting the stage for his long-term commitment to health and wellness.
Fitness Regimen
Workout Routine
Tom Selleck health and fitness regimen has evolved. adapting to his changing roles and age. During his "Magnum, P.I." days. Selleck's workouts were intense and focused on building and maintaining muscle mass. His routine included weightlifting, cardiovascular exercises. and specific training for the stunts he performed on the show.
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Importance of Flexibility and Mobility
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2. Common Terminologies
• Dermatosis / Dermatoses : Any cutaneous lesion or group
of lesions. Any Skin Disease
• Genodermatoses : Hereditary skin disorders, many of
which also accompanied by various systemic
manifestations of different altered enzyme functions.
• Genokeratoses : Hereditary skin diseases which are
characterized particularly by alterations in normal
keratinization process
3. • Dermatitis : Inflammation of skin. Not a final diagnosis
• Lesion : An area of altered skin. It can be solitary or multiple
• Rash: Widespread eruption of lesions
4.
5. Distribution of Lesions
• Acral : Affecting the distal portions (extremities) of limbs
(hand & foot) and head (ears, nose, etc)
• Dermatomal: Corresponding with nerve root distribution
• Seborrheic : areas of skin which have a tendency to be oily.
Such as scalp, behined ears, eyebrows, nasolabial fold, etc
• Intertriginous : Area is where two skin areas may touch or
rub together. Examples of intertriginous areas are the axilla
of the arm, the anogenital region, between digits, etc
6.
7. Shape of Lesions
• Annular: Lesions grouped in a circle
• Linear / Striate: Line like
• Reticular : Net-like
• Serpiginous : skin lesion having a wavy margin / Snake
like appearance
• Discoid / Nummular : Round or Coin shaped
• Herpetiform: Grouped or clustered vesicles or ulcers
• Morbilliform : A rash which looks like measles
• Target / Iris lesion: lesions having concentric rings like a
bulls-eye or archery target
15. Colour of Lesions
• Erythema : red skin due to increased blood supply and it
will blanch on pressure.
• Purpura : is bleeding into the skin
• Petechiae : Pin-point small red or purple spot caused by
bleeding into the skin.
• Ecchymoses : a subcutaneous spot of bleeding with
diameter larger than 1 centimeter
• Hyperpigmentation : may be caused by excess of melanin
or haemosiderin deposits that result in skin colour that is
darker than normal.
• Hypopigmentation : is loss of normal melanin and results
in skin colour that is paler than normal but not completely
white.
21. DiscreteLesions
• Macule : Circumscribed alterations in skin color less than
1 to 1.5 cm in diameter. The skin surface is neither
elevated or depressed in relation to the surrounding skin .
The surface is smooth.
• Patch : A large area of colour change (> 2cms) with a
smooth surface.
• Papule : A small raised or elevated palpable lesion less
than 0.5 cm in diameter.
• Plaque : is a raised or elevated palpable flat lesion greater
than 0.5 cm in diameter.
• Nodule : A swelling or enlargement of a papule in three
dimensions (height, width and length).
27. • Blister: Accumulation of fluid either within or below the
epidermis and mucous membrane
• Vesicle: Elevated fluid filled blister containing clear fluid
that is lesser than 0.5 cm in diameter
• Bulla: Elevated fluid filled blister containing clear fluid
that is greater than 0.5 cm in diameter
• Pustule : Circumscribed elevation of the skin that contains
a purulent exudate that may be white, yellow, or greenish-
yellow in color.
• Abscess : A localized collection of pus in a cavity formed by
disintegration or necrosis of tissue.
31. Epidermal Changes
• Desquamation / Exfoliation: skin coming off in scales.
• Psoriasiform - large white or silver flakes, as in psoriasis.
• Pityriasiform - a branny powdery scale.
• Lichenoid - when scale is tightly adherent to the surface
of the skin.
• Keratotic - horny scale with plenty of keratin.
• Maceration - moist peeling skin.
• Verrucous - resembling a wart.
36. Secondary Changes
• Crusting: Crusts result when serum, blood, or purulent
exudate dries and it is a hallmark of pyogenic infection.
Crusts are yellow when they have arisen from dried
serum; green or yellow-green when formed from purulent
exudate; and brown or dark red when formed from blood.
• Ulcer : A discontinuity in skin or mucous membrane with
complete loss of epidermis and possible loss of dermis
• Erosion : a loss of epidermis above the basal layer, leaving
denuded surface.
• Fissure : Thin crack within the epithelium or linear
cleavages or gaps in the skin surface
41. • Atrophy : Atrophy of the skin may involve the epidermis,
or the dermis, or both. It is the thinning process
associated with decreased number of cutaneous cells.
• Cicatrix (scar) : variety of dermal and epidermal changes
associated with wound healing and resulting in fibrous
tissue replacing normal tissue in the affected areas.
• Telangiectasis : localized group of superficial distended
blood capillary vessels. It appears as a red spot that may
look spidery and that blanches when pressure is applied
44. Histological Changes
• Acantholysis: loss of intercellular connections
(desmosomes) between keratinocytes
• Acanthosis: thickening of prickle cell layer in epithelium.
• Basophilic degeneration: age and sunlight related changes
of collagen and elastic fibers
• Spongiosis: intraepidermal edema, causing splaying apart
of keratinocytes in stratum spinosum (resembling a
sponge), vesicles due to shearing of desmosomes
• Dyskeratosis : abnormal, premature keratinization of
keratinocytes below granular cell layer; often have
brightly eosinophilic cytoplasm
• Hyperkeratosis: thickened cornified layer