Nitrogen 3 Flashcards
1
Q
Define inherited metabolic disorders.
A
Groups of diseases involving metabolic defects.
2
Q
Most inherited metabolic disorders show autosomal ______ inheritance and ______ are phenotypically normal.
A
recessive, heterozygotes
3
Q
Urea cycle lets ______ substances in and takes ______ out.
A
Toxic, urea
4
Q
What part of the brain does ammonia stimulate?
A
The part which determines how hard and fast you breathe.
5
Q
What can an inherited metabolic disorder cause?
A
Decreased enzyme activity
Decreases product
Increased precursor
6
Q
What is phenylketonuria?
A
Absence/deficiency of phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH).
