CARBOHYDRATE DISORDERS Flashcards
1
Q
Galactosemia or galactosuria: DEFECT
A
Inability to metabolize galactose to lactose
2
Q
Galactosemia / galactosuria is associated with what diseases
A
Failure to thrive
Liver disorders
Cataracts
Mental retardation
3
Q
ENZYMES ABSENT IN GALACTOSEMIA
A
GALT
GALACTOKINASE
UDP-galactose-4-epimerase
4
Q
SEEN DURING PREGNANCY AND LACTATION
A
LACTOSURIA
5
Q
ASSOCIATED WITH PARENTAL FEEDING
A
FRUCTOSURIA
6
Q
ASSOCIATED WITH INGESTION OF LARGE AMOUNTS OF FRUIT
A
PENTOSURIA
7
Q
PRESENCE OF ANY SUGAR IN URINE
A
MELITURIA
8
Q
CARBOHYDRATE DISORDERS: RESULT in
- Glucose strip
- Copper reduction test
A
- NEGATIVE
2. POSITIVE
