Inborn Metabolism (Exam 1) Flashcards

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pancreas

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secretes insulin and glucagon in response to changes in blood glucose concentration

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brain

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transports ions to maintain membrane potential; integrates inputs from body and surroundings; sends signals to other organs

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liver

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processes fats, carbohydrates, proteins from diet, synthesizes and distributes lipids, ketone bodies, and glucose for other tissues; converts excess nitrogen to urea

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4
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portal vein

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carries nutrients from intestines to liver

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5
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small intestine

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absorbs nutrients from the diet, moves them into blood or lymphatic slides.

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6
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lymphatic system

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carries lipids from intestine to liver

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7
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adipose tissue

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synthesizes, stores, and mobilizes triacylglycerols

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8
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skeletal muscle

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uses ATP to do mechanical work

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9
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what happens during strenuous exercise?

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lactate builds up in the muscle

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10
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acidification of the muscle prevents what

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continuous strenuous work

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11
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where is the lactase transported to?

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liver and converted to glucose there

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12
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what does the cori cycle recycle?

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NAD+ so glycolysis can continue

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13
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energy containing nutrients

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carbohydrates, fats, proteins

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14
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energy depleted end products

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CO2, H2O, NH3

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15
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cell macromolecules

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proteins, polysaccharides, lipids, nucleic acid

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16
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precursor molecules

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amnio acids, sugars, fatty acids, nitrogenous bases

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17
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muscle

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ATP produced by glycolysis for rapid contraction

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18
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phsyiological significance of the cori cycle

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prevents lactic acidosis in muscle under anaerobic conditions
production of ATP during muscle activity

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19
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hexokinase is for the

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muscle and other tissues

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20
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glucose utilization

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phosphorylation of glucose commits glucose for use by that cell

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21
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glucokinase is for the

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liver

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22
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glucokinase has a high

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Km and a high Vmax for glucose

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23
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a large accumulation of what is dangerous? what does it lead to?

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ketone bodies
metabolic acidosis

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24
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in diabetes,

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insulin does not function properly
glucose levels are insufficient for energy needs
fats are broken down to acetyl-CoA
ketogenesis produces ketone bodies

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25
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inborn errors of metabolism

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disorders in which single gene defects cause clinically significant blocks in metabolic pathways

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26
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pathology in metabolic disorders

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from accumulation of enzyme substrate behind a metabolic block
deficiency of a reaction product

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27
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first treatment strategy for metabolic disorders

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enhance the reduced enzyme activity

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28
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absence of glucose 6 phosphate

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key feature: seizure
pathways affected: glycogen storage
treatment: cornstarch, frequent feeding

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29
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muscle glycogen phosphorylase deficiency

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key feature: muscle pain on exertion
pathway affected: glycogen storage in muscle
treatment: glucose plus decreased exertion

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30
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carnitine/acylcarnitine translocate deficiency

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key feature: seizures
pathway affected: mitochondrial import of fatty acids
treatment: carnitine supplementation and feeding tube

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31
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mitochondrial HMG-CoA synthase deficiency

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key feature: semi comatose, no ketones
pathway affected: synthesizes ketone precursor
treatment: frequent feeding

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32
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increase xanthine oxidase activity and ABCG2 deficiency

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key feature: pain and swelling in the joints, usually in the big toe and foot
pathway affected: chronic heterogenous disorder of urate metabolism
treatment: allopurinol

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33
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PKU (phenylketonuria) patho

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deficiency of the liver enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase
prevents normal metabolization of phenylalanine

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34
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phenylalanine

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cannot be synthesized by the body and must therefore be consumed in protein rich foods

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35
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PKU disorder

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autosomal recessive disorder caused by mutations in the PAH gene
deficiency of the liver enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylate

36
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what cannot be excreted from metabolism in PKU subjects

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Phenylacetic acid
goes to the brain

37
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PKU treatment

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strictly controlled phenylalanine free diet up to the age of 14
small doses must be supplied

38
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why is PKU diet only up to 14 years of age?

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after this age, growth and development of the brain is not affected by high levels of phenylalanine in the body

39
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glycogen phosphorylase

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breaks glycogen to make glucose every 4 glucose units from a branch point

40
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coenzyme for glycogen phosphorylase

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pyridoxal phosphate
produces G1P

41
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activation of glycogen synthase under

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well fed state by G6P
activation occurs in both liver and muscle

42
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what effects glycogen to G1P conversion in the liver

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glucose, ATP and G6P

43
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what effects G1P to glycogen conversion in the liver

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G6P

44
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Glycogen phosphorylase deficiency

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skeletal muscle, normal liver enzyme
autosomal recessive
leads to myoglobinemia and myoglobinuria

45
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Glycogen phosphorylase deficiency effects

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cramps upon exercise
no rise in blood lactate after exercise

46
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Newborn screening

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neonates are screened for inborn errors of metabolism

47
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How is newborn screening done?

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most commonly, a capillary blood sample is taken by a heel prick and blotted onto absorbent paper

48
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important consideration when discussing newborn screening

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Newborns are not screened for all inborn errors of metabolism. Each state is different in the amount they screen for (NY = 57)

49
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Human gene therapy

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modifies the expression of a gene or to alter the biological properties of living cells for therapeutic use

50
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most common gene therapy technique

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place gene in a vector and introduce into an organism

51
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issues with gene therapy

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there is a lot of problems with delivery

52
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how to control symptoms of common inborn errors

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diet

53
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symptoms of common inborn errors

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developmental delays, weight loss, growth challenges, seizures, etc.

54
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uric acid metabolism

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end product of purine metabolism
xanthine oxidase catalyzes hypoxanthine to xanthine and uric acid

55
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hyperuricemia

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excessive production or inadequate excretion

56
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gout is the most common

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form of inflammatory joint disease in men aged above 40 years old

57
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gout

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chronic heterogenous disorder or urate metabolism

58
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result of gout

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deposition of monosodium urate crystals in the joints and soft tissues, with accompanying inflammation and degenerative consequences

59
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HMG-CoA synthase deficiency

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autosomal recessive inherited disorder of ketone body metabolism
episodes of decomposition (vomiting, lethargy, coma, etc)

60
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HMG-CoA synthase deficiency, if untreated, can lead to

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permanent brain damage and death

61
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HMG-CoA pathways

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forms ketone bodies through HMG-CoA lyase
forms mevalonate for cholesterol synthesis through HMG-CoA reductase

62
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HMG-CoA

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formed in the liver
cholesterol/ketone bodies

63
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carnitine-acylcarnitine translocase deficiency most common and gene

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most common is severe and happens in newborns
caused by mutations in SLC25A20 gene

64
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disorder carnitine-acylcarnitine translocase deficiency causes

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fatty acid oxidation disorder
issue in processing long chain fatty acids

65
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Heinz bodies

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clumps of damaged hemoglobin located on red blood cells
cross linked hemoglobin

66
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G6PD class 1

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enzyme deficiency with chronic non-spherocytic hemolytic anemia

67
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G6PD class 2

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severe enzyme deficiency, less than 10% of normal activity

68
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G6PD class 3

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moderate to mild enzyme deficiency, 10-60% normal activity

69
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G6PD class 4

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very mild or no enzyme deficiency, at least 60% normal activity

70
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clinical features pop G6PDH deficiency

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neonatal jaundice and acute hemolytic anemia
presence of Heinz bodies

71
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what is diagnostic for G6PDH deficiency

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presence of Heinz bodies

72
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What is responsible for gout?

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dysfunctional ABCG2

73
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Allopurinol

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inhibits xanthine oxidase
blocks the conversion of uric acid

74
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overexertion

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excessive production: high serum uric acid and urine uric acid

75
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underexcretion

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inadequate secretion: high serum uric acid, normal/low urine uric acid

76
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Two isoforms of G6PD

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545 aa - inactive
515 aa

77
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Ketoneogenesis

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when glycogen stores are depleted such as during fasting and in undiagnosed diabetics

78
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Diabetics have high levels of

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acetone in their blood –> fruity odor of breath

79
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large accumulation of ketone bodies leads to

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profound metabolic acidosis

80
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Psychiologic ketogenesis of fasting and the adaptive ketosis in starvation

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never progress to life threatening acidosis

81
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acetoacetate decarboxylase

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forms acetone by enzymatic cleavage of acetoacetate

82
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PKU disorder prevents

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normal metabolism of phenylalanine –> tyrosine (and BH4 cofactor)

83
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PKU results in

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accumulation of phenylalanine

84
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untreated individuals with PKU give off a

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musty odor and they excrete large amounts of phenylalanine in their urine

85
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Phenylalanine build up in the body to toxic levels

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causes mental retardation
converted to phenyl acetic acid

86
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what are foods with high levels of phenylalanine

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meat, fish, eggs, cheese, milk products legumes and bread

87
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if not diagnosed early,

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the individual will suffer severe and irreversible brain damage