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 641: What type of hormone results in increased sebum production (and thus acne)?
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Answer: Androgens (sebaceous glands have androgen receptors)
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Flashcard 642: The glycoprotein thyroglobulin (TG) contains large quantities of the amino acid _____
Answer: tyrosine
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Flashcard 643: Hypoxanthine may be converted to IMP via the enzyme _____ (purine salvage)
Answer: HGPRT
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Flashcard 644: Enteric bacteria (Gut flora) produce vitamins, particularly Vitamins _____ and _____
Answer: K
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Flashcard 645: In complex IV, _____ accepts electrons, forming _____, which then donates the electrons to oxygen (forming H2O)
Answer: Fe3+
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Flashcard 646: Isocitrate dehydrogenase is regulated via negative feedback by _____ and NADH
Answer: ATP
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Flashcard 647: Can red blood cells use ketones for energy? Why?
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Answer: No, they lack mitochondria
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Flashcard 648: In Reye syndrome, aspirin can act as a(n) _____ in oxidative phosphorylation
Answer: uncoupling agent
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Flashcard 649: _____ is a(n) obligate activator of pyruvate carboxylase
Answer: Acetyl-CoA
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Flashcard 650: High carrier frequency of the mutant G6PD allele is likely due to its protective role against _____ malaria
Answer: Plasmodium falciparum
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