Metabolism US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
Master Metabolism with OnCourse flashcards. These spaced repetition flashcards are designed for medical students preparing for NEET PG, USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2, MBBS exams, and other medical licensing examinations.
Metabolism Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 311: Edward syndrome presents with _____ free α-fetoprotein (AFP)
Answer: decreased
Extra:
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Flashcard 312: In the adenylyl cyclase mechanism of cellular signaling, the second messenger _____ activates protein kinase A, which then phosphorylates specific proteins to produce physiologic actions
Answer: cAMP
Extra:
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Flashcard 313: Which amino acid is the precursor to glutathione?
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Answer: Glutamate
Extra:
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Flashcard 314: Patients get exposed to Nitrosamines through the consumption of _____
Answer: smoked meats
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Flashcard 315: If the amount of enzymes doubles, the Vmax _____, while Km _____
Answer: doubles
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Flashcard 316: Ribulose-5-phosphate may be converted to _____-5-phosphate via the enzyme phosphopentose isomerase (HMP shunt)
Answer: ribose
Extra: The non-oxidative phase of the Pentose Phosphate Pathway (HMP Shunt) utilizes the following enzymes:
1. Phosphopentose isomerase (Ribulose-5-P ↔ Ribose-5-P)
2. Phosphopentose epimerase (Ribulose-5-P ↔ Xylulose-5-P)
3. Transketolase (requires Thiamine/B1)
4. Transaldolase
Flashcard 317: Does the oxygen-myoglobin dissociation curve have a sigmoidal shape? Why?
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Answer: No, myoglobin is monomeric (no positive cooperativity)
Extra:
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Flashcard 318: What is the normal serum BUN:creatinine ratio?
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Answer: ~ 15:1
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Flashcard 319: In 5-alpha-reductase deficiency, there are _____ levels of testosterone and _____ levels of LH
Answer: normal
Extra:
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Flashcard 320: What type of bilirubin (conjugated or unconjugated) is formed in the splenic macrophages?
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Answer: Unconjugated/indirect bilirubin
Extra:
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