Metabolism — Flashcards

What mineral deficiencies (2) are associated with delayed wound healing? _____

Viral hepatitis is associated with dark urine due to increased urine _____

Which inherited lysosomal storage disorder can present with gingival hyperplasia, claw hand deformities, and kyphoscoliosis?_____

What is the major source of energy while fasting between meals? _____

What is the rate-limiting enzyme for the Krebs cycle (TCA cycle)? _____

The globin within macrophages that have consumed RBCs is further broken down into _____

Which amino acid is a key component of the bacterial capsule in Bacillus anthracis?_____

Stored intracellular iron is bound to _____, which prevents iron from forming free radicals via the Fenton reaction

What carbohydrate metabolism enzyme deficiency may present with failure to track objects or develop a social smile? _____

High iron levels and inflammatory conditions _____ the synthesis of hepcidin