Theme 4 - Crossword Flashcards
condition that results in accumulation of methionine in the blood
homocystinuria
production of this metabolite causes acidification in the body
lactic acid
non protein “helper” molecules that can assist in enzyme catalysed transformations
co factors
steroid hormone involved in renal sodium retention
aldosterone
important site of acid base regulation in body
lungs
hormone that can be used to treat hyperkalaemia
insulin, glucose
the urea cycle primarily takes place in this organ
liver
hormone that regulates the Body’s retention of water
ADH
an inability to synthesise haem may lead to an accumulation of these metabolites
porphyrins
An inborn error of metabolism that results in high levels of plasma levels of phenylalanine
phenylketonuria
androgen insensitivity hormone results from a genetic defect I the androgen receptor. such individuals are genetically …
male
congenital hypothyroidism can be treated with
thyroxine
decrease in the pH of arterial blood below 7.4
acidosis
in the organic academia disorder, MSUD, what does MS stand for?
maple syrup
term used to describe a solution with the same electrolyte concentration as normal blood
isotonic
