Metabolism — Flashcards

While thyroid hormone increases both protein synthesis and degradation, the overall effect of thyroid hormone is _____

Which monosaccharide(s) are extruded from the intestinal cell into the blood by GLUT-2? _____

If G for a reaction is _____ than zero, energy must be added for the reaction to occur

What salivary enzyme cleaves kininogen into bradykinin, a potent vasodilator? _____

Disorders of galactose metabolism may present with cataracts due to accumulation of _____ in the lens

Serum _____ is a measure of iron in the blood

What is the most common vitamin deficiency in the U.S.?_____

Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency is a disorder resulting in reduced _____ of G6PD

What is the most abundant protein in the human body?_____

ANP and BNP are endogenously metabolized by the enzyme _____