Metabolism — Flashcards

Which tissues are affected first in vitamin B1 (thiamine) deficiency? _____

Coproporphyrinogen III is converted to _____ (heme synthesis)

Through what secondary messenger(s) does PTH exert its actions on bone and kidney tissue?_____

What peptide is packaged with insulin and may be used to monitor beta cell function in patients receiving exogenous insulin?_____

Which interleukin is primarily responsible for stimulating growth and differentiation of bone marrow?_____

What vitamin deficiency is commonly characterized by swollen gums, bruising, petechiae, and hemarthrosis? _____

Can a urine test for ketones detect beta-hydroxybutyrate?

In adrenogenital syndrome, the overproduction of adrenal androgens will result in increased urinary levels of _____

Metabolism of _____ ultimately produces uric acid

Vitamin B9 (folate) is found in _____ vegetables