Metabolism — Flashcards

Disorders of galactose metabolism may present with cataracts due to accumulation of _____ in the lens

While thyroid hormone increases both protein synthesis and degradation, the overall effect of thyroid hormone is _____

In Reye syndrome, aspirin can act as a(n) _____ in oxidative phosphorylation

Which monosaccharide(s) are extruded from the intestinal cell into the blood by GLUT-2? _____

What salivary enzyme cleaves kininogen into bradykinin, a potent vasodilator? _____

Does activity of the HMP shunt use ATP? _____

What is the most common vitamin deficiency in the U.S.?_____

Serum _____ is a measure of iron in the blood

What mediterranean food may be a source of oxidative stress in patients with G6PD deficiency? _____

What is the cause of death in a patient that overdosed on an uncoupling agent (e.g. 2,4-DNP)?_____