Metabolism — Flashcards

_____ is a growth factor that is secreted by activated platelets and macrophages

Which bidirectional insulin-independent transporter is found in the beta-islet cells, liver, kidney, and small intestine?_____

Dihydrofolate is converted to tetrahydrofolate via _____

TRH acts on which signalling cascade? _____

Vitamin D inhibits proliferation of _____ which can be found in the epidermis

Trypsin results in _____ cleavage of trypsinogen to trypsin (increased or decreased)

Unconjugated bilirubin is removed from the blood by the _____ (organ)

What acute phase reactant is upregulated during inflammation to prevent iron release from macrophages and enterocytes?_____

Isocitrate dehydrogenase is regulated via positive feedback by _____

How does insulin resistance manifest in obese patients, causing type 2 DM?_____