Metabolism — Flashcards

Lesch-Nyhan syndrome may present with orange "sand" _____ crystals in the diaper of an infant

The minimum fragment necessary for biologic activity of cholecystokinin (CCK) is the _____

Cyanide inhibits _____ metabolism, resulting in hypoxia unresponsive to supplemental O2

One possible adverse metabolic effect of exogenous calcitonin is _____

Dyshormonogenetic goiter (congenital defect in thyroid hormone production) most commonly involves a(n) _____ deficiency

Can red blood cells use ketones for energy? Why? _____

One function of the HMP shunt is to provide a source of _____, which is used for nucleotide synthesis and glycolytic intermediates

What organ is responsible for metabolism of ethanol? _____

A(n) _____ enzyme transfers CO2 groups (usually with the help of biotin)

Inosine is converted to _____ via the enzyme purine nucleoside phosphorylase (purine salvage)