Metabolism — Flashcards

After adipose stores have been depleted (prolonged starvation), vital _____ degradation accelerates, leading to organ failure and death

What non-volatile acid may be elevated with ethylene glycol ingestion? _____

Where in the cell does conversion of alcohol -> acetaldehyde take place? _____

In total, the TCA cycle produces _____ NADH per acetyl-CoA

Wilson disease results in lack of copper transport into _____ and lack of incorporation into ceruloplasmin

Homogentisic acid (from tyrosine) may be converted to _____ via the enzyme homogentisate oxidase

What form of hemoglobin protects against sickling in sickle cell anemia? _____

ATP synthase inhibitors cause a(n) _____ proton gradient and a block of ATP synthesis

Pyruvate dehydrogenase is regulated via positive feedback by _____, Ca2+, and increased NAD+/NADH ratio

Effect of diabetes on hepatic glycolysis: _____ deficiency - No PFK-2 activity due to lack of insulin - No glucose trapping in liver leads to elevated blood glucose (hyperglycemia)