Metabolism — Flashcards

Which cellular organelle is responsible for catabolism of branched-chain fatty acids, amino acids, and ethanol?_____

_____ is a growth factor that is secreted by activated platelets and macrophages

Which adrenal cortex deficiency results in shunting towards the androgen synthesis pathway?_____

Dihydrofolate is converted to tetrahydrofolate via _____

Unconjugated bilirubin is removed from the blood by the _____ (organ)

Vitamin D inhibits proliferation of _____ which can be found in the epidermis

Does Rotor syndrome result in unconjugated or conjugated hyperbilirubinemia? _____

What enzyme is involved in the synthesis of T4?_____

What is the rate-limiting enzyme of de novo purine synthesis? _____

Osteomalacia/rickets is characterized by _____ serum PTH