Errors in Metabolism Flashcards
1
Q
Give examples of lysosomal storage disease
A
Alpha-mannosidosis glycogenosis
2
Q
What’s lysosomal storage disease
A
Group of inherited diseases resulting in the abnormal lysosomal function - lack of enzymes so substance build up/stored in lysosome
3
Q
Where in the body is most effected by error of metabolism
A
Nervous system
4
Q
What cases the signs of metabolic errors
A
Deficiency of enzymes
5
Q
What causes metabolic storage diseases usually
A
Genetic (usually autosomal recessive)
Toxins
6
Q
Definition of catabolic
A
Breaking it down
7
Q
Definition of anabolic
A
Builds them up
8
Q
Definition of metabolism
A
Sum of all chemical reaction in the body
