Metabolism — Flashcards

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

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

Thiamine pyrophosphate (B1) is a cofactor for the enzyme _____ (amino acid metabolism)

Glucagon, Catecholamines, and Glucocorticoids induce insulin resistance by activating kinases that phosphorylate _____ residues of the insulin receptor and IRS-1

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? _____

How much energy (kcal) can be produced from 1g of alcohol? _____

Which amino acids (2) are the precursors to catecholamines and melanin? _____

What amino acid plays a role in thyroid hormone synthesis?_____