Metabolism — Flashcards

What neurotransmitter is often secreted by carcinoid tumors? _____

NADPH is generally used as an electron carrier in _____ processes (anabolic or catabolic)

_____ (inactive) is activated to chymotrypsin (active) via trypsin

Which amino acids (2) are the precursors to catecholamines and melanin? _____

What are the blood concentration levels of amino acids and fatty acids in a diabetes mellitus patient? _____

How much energy (kcal) can be produced from 1g of alcohol? _____

What amino acid becomes essential in patients with phenylketonuria? _____

Which androgen is responsible for differentiation of the prostate?_____

What amino acid plays a role in thyroid hormone synthesis?_____

Are the essential amino acids methionine, valine, and histidine ketogenic or glucogenic? _____