Metabolism — Flashcards

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

What is the initial breakdown product of epinephrine?_____

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

Vitamin B9 (folate) is found in _____ vegetables

Metabolism of _____ ultimately produces uric acid

Can a urine test for ketones detect acetoacetate?_____

Can a urine test for ketones detect -hydroxybutyrate?_____

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

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

Purine synthesis begins with _____ (salvage pathway)