Metabolism — Flashcards

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 serum fibrinogen

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

Cigarette smoke contains the carcinogens arsenic, naphthylamine and _____

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

In addition to glutamine, what other amino acid is necessary for pyrimidine synthesis? _____

Cigarette Smoke contains a wide variety of carcinogenic compounds, with the most carcinogenic being _____

Primary lactase deficiency is characterized by an _____-dependent decline in lactose tolerance after childhood

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

What is the breakdown product of dopamine?_____