Metabolism — Flashcards

Compared to classic galactosemia, galactokinase deficiency is a relatively _____ condition (severity)

_____ is a measure of the percent of transferrin molecules that are bound by iron

What is the major source of energy during fasting (1-3 days)? _____

Exercise / muscle contraction upregulate _____ expression in muscle tissue only, allowing for glucose to meet metabolic demand

Can glucocorticosteroids still be produced if there is absence of 17-hydroxylase?_____

Which metabolic disorder is associated with bluish-black connective tissue and sclerae (ochronosis)? _____

Glycogen phosphorylase is regulated via positive feedback by _____ (muscle)

A _____ enzyme joins two molecules together using a source of energy

Does glutamine cause a change in blood pH? _____

The [HA] form of the bicarbonate buffer is _____, which is in equilibrium with H2CO3