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 711: Where in the cell is the carbamoyl phosphate synthetase II enzyme found?
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Answer: Cytoplasm (pyrimidine synthesis)
Extra:
Watch associated Bootcamp video [https://app.bootcamp.com/med-school/genetics/videos/dna-structure?index=8]
https://onlinemeded.org/spa/dna-to-protein/amino-acids/acquire?ref=anki
Flashcard 712: The _____ family of hormones is derived from a single precursor, pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC)
Answer: ACTH
Extra:
https://onlinemeded.org/spa/endocrinology/adrenals/acquire?ref=anki
Flashcard 713: What uncoupling agent of oxidative phosphorylation is used illicitly for weight loss?
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Answer: 2,4-dinitrophenol (2,4-DNP)
Extra:
Watch Electron Transport Chain (ETC)/Oxidative Phosphorylation [https://dashboard.sketchy.com/study/medical/courses/medical-biochemistry/units/medical-biochemistry-metabolism/videos/medical-biochemistry-metabolism-carbohydrates-electron-transport-chainoxidative-phosphorylation?utm_source=anki&utm_medium=partnership&utm_campaign=february_update&utm_content=medical]
https://onlinemeded.org/spa/metabolism/electron-transport-chain/acquire?ref=anki
Flashcard 714: Evolutionarily, hepcidin is upregulated to prevent pathogens from accessing _____
Answer: iron
Extra:
** by degrading ferroportin -> blocks release of iron from enterocytes
Watch Iron Deficiency Anemia & Anemia of Chronic Disease [https://dashboard.sketchy.com/study/medical/courses/medical-pathophysiology/units/medical-pathophysiology-blood-coagulation/videos/medical-pathophysiology-blood-and-coagulation-microcytic-anemias-iron-deficiency-anemia-and-anemia-of-chronic-disease?utm_source=anki&utm_medium=partnership&utm_campaign=february_update&utm_content=medical] Watch associated Bootcamp video [https://app.bootcamp.com/med-school/hematology-and-oncology/videos/microcytic-anemia?index=4]
https://onlinemeded.org/spa/cirrhosis-ii-chronic-decompensation?ref=anki
Other:
Flashcard 715: Trypsinogen is converted to trypsin via _____, a brush-border enzyme on duodenal and jejunal mucosa
Answer: enteropeptidase (enterokinase)
Extra: Watch associated Bootcamp video [https://app.bootcamp.com/med-school/gastroenterology/videos/physiology?index=12]
https://onlinemeded.org?ref=anki
Flashcard 716: Phosphofructokinase-2 is inhibited by _____
Answer: glucagon
Extra: Glucagon → ↑ cAMP → ↑ PKA → phosphorylation of the PFK-2/FBPase-2 bifunctional enzyme → PFK-2 is **inhibited** (and FBPase-2 is activated). This results in decreased levels of F-2,6-BP and decreased glycolytic flux.
Flashcard 717: Where in the cell does nucleotide synthesis (purines, pyrimidines) occur?
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Answer: Cytoplasm
Extra:
Watch associated Bootcamp video [https://app.bootcamp.com/med-school/genetics/videos/dna-structure?index=4]
https://onlinemeded.org/spa/metabolism?ref=anki
Flashcard 718: 11-hydroxylase deficiency leads to a build up of _____
Answer: 11-deoxycorticosterone and 11-deoxycortisol
Extra:
Watch Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) [https://dashboard.sketchy.com/study/medical/courses/medical-pathophysiology/units/medical-pathophysiology-endocrine/videos/medical-pathophysiology-endocrine-adrenal-disorders-congenital-adrenal-hyperplasia-cah?utm_source=anki&utm_medium=partnership&utm_campaign=february_update&utm_content=medical]
https://onlinemeded.org/spa/endocrinology?ref=anki
Flashcard 719: What is the effect of non-classic congenital 21-β-hydroxylase deficiency on K+ levels?
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Answer: No effect
Extra:
https://onlinemeded.org/spa/gynecology?ref=anki
Flashcard 720: _____ deficiency is a trace mineral deficiency that presents with impaired glucose control in diabetes
Answer: Chromium
Extra:
https://onlinemeded.org?ref=anki
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