Creatinine Determination
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Which enzyme catalyzes the synthesis of creatine?

  • MAT
  • GAMT (correct)
  • SAM
  • AGAT
  • What is the primary function of l-arginine:glycine amidinotransferase (AGAT)?

  • To form guanidinoacetate for energy production in muscle contraction (correct)
  • To catalyze the synthesis of creatine
  • To transport creatine to other tissues
  • To provide methyl group through methionine adenosyltransferase (MAT)
  • Which molecule accounts for the methyl group provided by S-adenosylmethionine (SAM)?

  • Arginine
  • Glycine
  • Creatine
  • Methionine (correct)
  • How is creatine transported to other tissues such as muscle?

    <p>Mediated by the creatine transporter through secondary active transport by sodium/chloride-ATPase generated gradient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is formed when creatine phosphate loses a phosphoric acid and then loses water?

    <p>Creatinine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of creatinine in the body?

    <p>Breakdown of creatine phosphate in muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between plasma creatinine and glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?

    <p>Inversely related</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is plasma creatinine considered a more reliable screening test for renal function than Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)?

    <p>Less influenced by diet and hydration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does creatinine clearance measure?

    <p>The amount of creatinine eliminated from the blood by the kidneys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) used to gauge?

    <p>Renal function</p> Signup and view all the answers

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