Metabolism — Flashcards

Pompe disease is also known as glycogen storage disease type _____

One possible adverse metabolic effect of exogenous calcitonin is _____

The minimum fragment necessary for biologic activity of cholecystokinin (CCK) is the _____

Cyanide inhibits _____ metabolism, resulting in hypoxia unresponsive to supplemental O2

Which two organs does galactose primarily enter? _____

Inosine is converted to _____ via the enzyme purine nucleoside phosphorylase (purine salvage)

Can red blood cells use ketones for energy? Why? _____

A(n) _____ enzyme transfers CO2 groups (usually with the help of biotin)

Dyshormonogenetic goiter (congenital defect in thyroid hormone production) most commonly involves a(n) _____ deficiency

One function of the HMP shunt is to provide a source of _____, which is used for nucleotide synthesis and glycolytic intermediates