Carbohydrate Metabolism — Flashcards

_____ is characterized by the absence of the Gal-1-P uridyltransferase enzyme

One function of the HMP shunt is to provide a source of _____, which is used for nucleotide synthesis and glycolytic intermediates

What substrates (2) accumulate in the lysosomes of a patient with Hunter syndrome? _____ and dermatan sulfate

The sites of synthesis of glycosaminoglycans (GAG) are _____ and golgi apparatus.

Cori disease is characterized by _____ gluconeogenesis and impaired glycogenolysis (impaired or functional)

Treatment of Von Gierke disease includes avoidance of _____, galactose, sucrose, and lactose

_____ disease is also known as glycogen storage disease type II

Insulin decreases blood glucose concentration by promoting synthesis and storage of _____ in the muscle and liver, while simultaneously inhibiting glycogenolysis

When insulin acts on liver tissue, it causes _____ glycogenesis and decreased glycogenolysis

Von Gierke disease is associated with increased blood _____ate, triglycerides, and uric acid