Metabolism — Flashcards

Gout may occur secondary to _____ syndrome due to inability to salvage purines

What vitamin deficiency may be caused by malignant carcinoid syndrome? _____

What uncoupling agent of oxidative phosphorylation is used illicitly for weight loss? _____

Thyrotropin receptor antibodies (TRAb) are components of the Ig_____ fraction of plasma protein

Over-activity of plasmin may occur due to reduced production of _____ by the liver (e.g. cirrhosis)

One role of plasmin is _____ of fibrin and plasma fibrinogen

What is the most common enzymatic disorder of RBCs? _____

Conversion of glucose-6-phosphate to 6-phosphogluconate, via G6PD, produces a molecule of _____

Cigarette smoke contains the carcinogens arsenic, naphthylamine and _____

Can RBC's utilize ketones?_____