Metabolism — Flashcards

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

In the pancreatic beta cell, metabolism of glucose generates _____, which may cause closure of select K+ channels with consequent membrane depolarization

What enzyme converts T4 to T3 in the peripheral tissues?_____

How many molecules of acetyl CoA are produced from a single ketone body? _____

The passage of electrons in the ETC results in the formation of a _____ gradient across the mitochondrial inner membrane

Alkaptonuria is associated with bluish-black connective tissue and sclerae, which is termed _____

G6PD deficiency renders RBCs susceptible to _____ stress

HGPRT deficiency (Lesch-Nyhan syndrome) results in _____ de novo purine synthesis

What is the only type of carbohydrate that can be absorbed by enterocytes?_____

Which organ contains the enzyme phosphofructokinase-2?_____