Hyperammonemia results in excess NH3, which depletes _____, leading to inhibition of the TCA cycle
#2
Most excess nitrogen generated by catabolism of amino acids is excreted as _____, which is made in the liver
#3
Ornithine transcarbamylase (OTC) deficiency presents with _____ serum glutamine
#4
Most disorders of the urea cycle require _____ as an essential amino acid, particularly during episodes of hyperammonemia
#5
What other enzyme deficiency presents identically to carbamoyl phosphate synthetase I deficiency? _____
#6
What is the rate-limiting enzyme of the urea cycle? _____
#7
What class of enzymes is used in the transfer of NH3 groups during nitrogen metabolism?_____
#8
Disorders of the urea cycle interfere with the body's ability to eliminate _____
#9
Where does the urea cycle occur?
#10
urea cycle
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Overview and purpose of urea cycle Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 1: Hyperammonemia results in excess NH3, which depletes _____, leading to inhibition of the TCA cycle
Answer: -ketoglutarate
Flashcard 2: Most excess nitrogen generated by catabolism of amino acids is excreted as _____, which is made in the liver
