Metabolism — Flashcards

If O2 accepts three electrons, it forms _____

Glucocorticoids stimulate _____ by the liver, which may cause hyperglycemia

Where in the cell does acetyl CoA production (from pyruvate) take place?_____

Are the essential amino acids methionine, valine, and histidine ketogenic or glucogenic? _____

Mutation of the frataxin gene in Friedreich ataxia leads to impairment of _____ function

What acute phase reactant is upregulated during inflammation to promote endothelial repair?_____

NADPH is generally used as an electron carrier in _____ processes (anabolic or catabolic)

What are the blood concentration levels of amino acids and fatty acids in a diabetes mellitus patient? _____

Which insulin-independent transporter is found in the brain and placenta only?_____

Which nutrients (glucose, amino acids, fatty acids) stimulate release of somatostatins?_____