Metabolism — Flashcards

Endotoxin triggers the release of which two cytokines?_____

In red blood cells, lack of NADH impairs the ability to reduce Fe3+ to Fe2+, predisposing to _____

Which organ contains the enzyme phosphofructokinase-2?_____

A deficiency in _____ is the most common genetic cause of hyperhomocysteinemia (homocystinuria II)

Do disorders of fructose metabolism present with increased risk for cataracts? _____

Congenital adrenal _____ occurs due loss of one of the four enzymes needed for cortisol synthesis

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

G6PD deficiency renders RBCs susceptible to _____ stress

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

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