Metabolism — Flashcards

What non-volatile acid may be elevated with methanol ingestion? _____

The ratio of G6PD isoforms in _____ is elevated

Toxin B from Clostridium difficile causes _____ (cytoskeleton disruption),thereby causing pseudomembranous colitis and diarrhea.

What are the two starting substrates of folate synthesis (prokaryotes)?_____

In chronic renal failure, decreased production of the active form of vitamin _____ by the kidney contributes to decreased ionized Ca2+

Ribavirin must be _____ by intracellular enzymes to reach its activated nucleotide form

The enzyme glutathione peroxidase requires a reducing agent, which is provided in the form of _____

Down syndrome presents with _____ inhibin A

Carcinoid tumors are characterized by increased excretion of _____ in the urine

Dietary ingestion of which amino acids (3) should be restricted in patients with maple syrup urine disease? _____