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2) Protein & Amino Acid Metabolism Flashcards

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What is creatinine?

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The breakdown product of creatine and creatine phosphate in muscle

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What is formed in the breakdown of creatine phosphate?

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Creatinine

ATP

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How is creatinine removed from the body?

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Filtered through the kidney into the urine

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What is the relationship between creatinine in urine excretion and muscle mass over 24hrs?

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Proportional

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What are 3 uses of creatinine?

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Clinical marker:
Indicates a damaged kidney
Provides and estimate of muscle mass
Indicator of renal function

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