Metabolism — Flashcards

Flashcard 761: _____ = ↑ Ca2+ during some malignancies

Answer: PTH-related protein (PTHrP)

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Flashcard 762: Increased levels of porphobilinogen and D-ALA are seen in _____

Answer: acute intermittent porphyria

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Flashcard 763: Bilateral cataracts in infant, failure to thrive, hypoglycemia, hepatosplenomegaly/jaundice. _____

Answer: Classical galactosemia (galactose-1-phosphate uridyl transferase deficiency)

Extra: Classic galactosemia (GALT deficiency) leads to accumulation of toxic substances (galactose-1-phosphate, galactitol) and depletion of inorganic phosphate. Treatment is removal of lactose and galactose from the diet.

Flashcard 764: What is the normal range of Proteins, serum: Globulin?

Answer: From 2.3 to 3.5 g/dL

Flashcard 765: What is the normal reference range for serum Creatine kinase (CK) in males?

Answer: 38–174 U/L (reference ranges vary by lab)

Extra: Creatine kinase (CK) levels are typically higher in males than females due to greater muscle mass. Reference ranges: • Males: 38–174 U/L • Females: 26–140 U/L

Flashcard 766: What is the normal range for 24-hour urine sodium?

Answer: 40–220 mEq/day (varies with dietary intake)

Flashcard 767: What is the normal range of CSF: Glucose?

Answer: From 40 to 70 mg/dL

Flashcard 768: What is the normal range of CSF gamma globulin?

Answer: 3%–12% of total protein

Flashcard 769: What is the normal range of Urine: 17-Hydrocorticosteroids (Male)?

Answer: From 3.0 to 10.0 mg/24 hr

Flashcard 770: What is the normal range of Proteins, serum: Albumin?

Answer: From 3.5 to 5.5 g/dL