202 - 23, Whole Body Metabolism II, a Flashcards

1
Q

albumin, hemoglobin, collagen, elastin, amylase, lipase, trypsin, insulin, growth hormone, pepsin, myosin, actin, immunoglobulins, voltage-gated sodium channel are all examples of _______

A

proteins

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2
Q

proteins are ________ when they are metabolized

A

deaminated

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3
Q

proteins are digested in the . . .

A

small intestine

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4
Q

the _____ converts galactose and fructose to glucose

A

liver

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5
Q

_______ is stored in the liver, which mediates ___________

A

glycogen, gluconeogenesis

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6
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the liver has a high rate of fatty acid ____ ________

A

beta oxidation

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7
Q

the liver synthesizes ________, _______, and ________

A

lipoproteins, cholesterol, and phospholipids

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8
Q

the liver converts _________ and _____ to fat

A

carbohydrates and proteins

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9
Q

the liver _______ proteins

A

deaminates

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10
Q

urea is formed in the _____

A

liver

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11
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all plasma proteins (albumin, blood clotting factor, fibrinogen) all synthesized and secreted by the ______

A

liver

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12
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Vitamins A, D, B12, iron, detoxification of drugs occurs in the _____

A

liver

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13
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_______ increases transport of amino acids into tissues, and promotes protein synthesis

A

insulin

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14
Q

thyroid hormone increases the rate of which metabolic reactions?

A

all of them!

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15
Q

______ is permissive, because it allows reactions to occur, rather than actually causing them

A

cortisol

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16
Q

_______ is essential for survival during the stress of starvation

A

cortisol

17
Q

cortisol promotes __________

A

gluconeogensis

18
Q

cortisol facilitates the release of _____ ____ from depots

A

fatty acids

19
Q

_________ can increase the metabolic rate of liver and muscle

A

epinephrine

20
Q

__________ promotes breakdown of glycogen, so releasing glucose for muscle metabolism; by action of phosphorylation and activation of enzymes

A

epinephrine

21
Q

about __-___ grams of body proteins are degraded (and replaced daily

A

20-50

22
Q

the amount of ______ in the urine is an indicator of the amount of protein and amino acid breakdown because there’s no elimination of Ni in feces

A

nitrogen

23
Q

grade __ proteins contain amino acids in the proportions needed for protein synthesis in the body

A

I

24
Q

grade __ lack at least on of the essential amino acids; a mix of these can still meet needs

A

II

25
Q

lack of an essential amino acid can produce all the symptoms of a deficiency of _______ in the diet

A

protein

26
Q

kwashiorkor, disease of the second child, is associated with Vitamin __ deficiency due to lack of ________ (amino acid)

A

A; tryptophan

27
Q

calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, iodine are all _______ to the diet

A

essential

28
Q

anemia is caused by lack of _____

A

iron

29
Q

pernicious anemia is caused by lack of _____

A

cobalt

30
Q

goiter is caused by lack of _______

A

iodine

31
Q

skin ulcers, depressed immune responses are caused by lack of _____

A

zinc

32
Q

anemia, changes in ossification caused by lack of ______

A

copper

33
Q

insulin resistance caused by lack of _________

A

chromium

34
Q

dental caries caused by lack of ________

A

fluorine