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  • What metabolic defect causes Refsumm disease?


    Defect in phytanic acid degrading.

    biochemistry metabolism
  • Which fatty acids yield the most ATP?


    Long-chain fatty acids yield more ATP than shorter ones.

    biochemistry energy
  • Zellweger syndrome is due to what defect?


    Peroxisome biogenesis defect.

    genetics metabolism
  • What toxin in unripe ackee fruit inhibits ẞ-oxidation?


    Hypoglycin A inhibits ẞ-oxidation.

    toxicology metabolism
  • What enzyme is defective in Andersen disease (Type IV)?


    Glycogen branching enzyme.

    genetics metabolism
  • Pompe disease (Type II) results from deficiency of what enzyme?


    Acid alpha-glucosidase.

    genetics disease
  • McArdle disease (Type V) presents with what biochemical finding?


    Myophosphorylase deficiency causes exercise intolerance.

    biochemistry metabolism
  • How is glycogenolysis triggered before hormones act?


    By intracellular calcium increase.

    metabolism biochemistry
  • What is the role of LCAT?


    Converts cholesterol to cholesteryl esters.

    lipids biochemistry
  • How do statins lower LDL?


    Inhibit HMG-CoA reductase.

    pharmacology cholesterol
  • How do fibrates reduce triglycerides?


    Activate lipoprotein lipase.

    pharmacology lipids
  • What happens in Apo C-II deficiency?


    Reduced clearance of triglyceride-rich lipoproteins.

    genetics lipids
  • Chenodeoxycholic acid therapy dissolves gallstones how?


    By reducing cholesterol content in bile.

    medicine treatment
  • What happens to glycerol released by lipoprotein lipase?


    Transported to the liver for gluconeogenesis.

    metabolism biochemistry
  • Why do COX-2 inhibitors increase clot risk?


    Reduced synthesis of prostaglandins that inhibit platelet aggregation.

    pharmacology cardiology
  • Why does aspirin cause bronchospasm in asthmatics?


    Inhibits COX, diverting to leukotriene production.

    pharmacology asthma
  • Indomethacin toxicity results from what mechanism?


    Inhibition of COX leads to gastrointestinal bleeding.

    pharmacology toxicity
  • What is aspirin's mechanism of action?


    Inhibition of COX-1 and COX-2.

    pharmacology mechanism
  • How does cortisol inhibit inflammation?


    By suppressing pro-inflammatory cytokines.

    physiology pharmacology
  • Which mediator causes bronchoconstriction in asthma?


    Histamine triggers bronchoconstriction.

    asthma mediators
  • What pH favors bile salt activity?


    A pH of around 7.5-8.

    digestive biochemistry
  • Deficiency of cholesteryl ester hydrolase leads to what?


    Accumulation of cholesteryl esters.

    metabolism biochemistry
  • What is the mechanism of orlistat?


    Inhibits pancreatic lipase.

    pharmacology weight_loss
  • 21-hydroxylase deficiency causes what hormonal changes?


    Increased androgens and decreased cortisol.

    endocrinology disease
  • 11ẞ-hydroxylase deficiency leads to what?


    Increased aldosterone with hypertension.

    endocrinology disease
  • What enzyme converts cholesterol → pregnenolone?


    Cholesterol side-chain cleavage enzyme (CYP11A1).

    biochemistry steroids
  • What is the brain's main fuel after prolonged starvation?


    Ketone bodies are the main fuel source.

    metabolism starvation
  • Which vitamin is a cofactor for glycogen phosphorylase?


    Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine).

    nutrition biochemistry
  • Vitamin B12 deficiency causes accumulation of what?


    Methylmalonic acid and homocysteine.

    nutrition deficiency
  • G6PD deficiency causes hemolysis due to lack of what?


    NADPH for antioxidant defense.

    genetics hemolysis
  • What triggers hemolysis in favism?


    Consumption of fava beans.

    nutrition genetics
  • What is NADPH used for?


    Synthesis of fatty acids and nucleotides.

    biochemistry metabolism
  • How does acetaminophen cause liver toxicity?


    Depletion of glutathione leads to formation of toxic metabolites.

    pharmacology toxicity
  • What enzyme is deficient in Hurler syndrome?


    Alpha-L-iduronidase.

    genetics disease
  • What enzyme is deficient in Hunter syndrome?


    Iduronate-2-sulfatase.

    genetics disease
  • What defect causes I-cell disease?


    Defect in phosphotransferase.

    genetics disease
  • How does CPS I deficiency present?


    Hyperammonemia and respiratory alkalosis.

    biochemistry disease
  • What do elevated AST and ALT indicate?


    Liver cell damage.

    clinical biochemistry
  • What happens to VLDL synthesis in the fed state?


    Increased VLDL synthesis to transport dietary fats.

    metabolism lipids
  • What triggers glycogen synthesis in muscle?


    Increased glucose availability post-exercise.

    metabolism biochemistry
  • What is the brain's primary energy source after prolonged fasting?


    Ketone bodies during fasting state.

    metabolism starvation
  • What causes the fruity odor in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?


    Presence of acetone.

    diabetes metabolism
  • What provides NADPH for fatty acid synthesis?


    Hexose monophosphate shunt supplies NADPH.

    biochemistry metabolism
  • How does AMPK regulate fatty acid synthesis?


    By inhibiting acetyl-CoA carboxylase.

    metabolism biochemistry
  • How does epinephrine activate lipolysis?


    By activating hormone-sensitive lipase.

    pharmacology metabolism
  • What accumulates due to defective peroxisomal a-oxidation?


    Phytanic acid (branched-chain fatty acid)

    biochemistry metabolism
  • What does defective peroxisome biogenesis lead to?


    • Accumulation of VLCFAs
    • ↓ plasmalogens
    • Abnormal bile acid intermediates
    biochemistry metabolism
  • What inhibits carnitine-palmitoyl transferase I?


    Hypoglycin A

    biochemistry metabolism
  • What is affected by a deficiency in lysosomal a-1,4-glucosidase?


    Glycogen accumulation in heart and liver

    biochemistry glycogen
  • What is the result of muscle glycogen phosphorylase deficiency?


    No lactate rise after exercise

    biochemistry glycogen
  • What activates phosphorylase kinase?


    Ca2+ binds calmodulin

    biochemistry calcium
  • What is catalyzed by the enzyme responsible for cholesterol esterification?


    Cholesterol esterification in HDL enables reverse cholesterol transport

    biochemistry cholesterol
  • What does inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase cause?


    Upregulation of hepatic LDL receptors

    biochemistry cholesterol
  • What condition is caused by decreased lipoprotein lipase activity?


    Hypertriglyceridemia

    biochemistry lipids
  • What happens to arachidonic acid metabolism when shunted to the leukotriene pathway?


    ↓ prostaglandins → ulcers; ↓ thromboxanes → bleeding

    biochemistry eicosanoids
  • What prevents Arachidonic acid formation?


    Inhibition of phospholipase A2

    biochemistry eicosanoids
  • What is a consequence of alkaline pH in the digestive system?


    Enhances emulsification

    biochemistry digestion
  • What does the inhibition of pancreatic lipase lead to?


    ↓ fat absorption → ↓ fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K)

    biochemistry nutrition
  • How does desmolase affect steroid synthesis?


    Catalyzes the conversion in mitochondrial cytochrome P450

    biochemistry steroids
  • What is the role of Vitamin B6 in metabolism?


    Necessary for various enzyme functions, including those related to amino acids

    biochemistry vitaiminb6
  • What condition arises from G6PD deficiency?


    Inability to regenerate reduced glutathione

    biochemistry deficiency
  • What is a key characteristic of IDE deficiency?


    Hyperammonemia without orotic aciduria

    biochemistry disorders
  • What activates glycogenin and glycogen synthase?


    Insulin

    biochemistry hormones
  • What does AMPK phosphorylate?


    Inhibits acetyl-CoA carboxylase → ↓ fatty acid synthesis

    biochemistry energy