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What is the main process disrupted by metabolic diseases?
What is the main process disrupted by metabolic diseases?
- Excretion
- Metabolism (correct)
- Digestion
- Respiration
Which type of disorders affect the metabolism of carbohydrates?
Which type of disorders affect the metabolism of carbohydrates?
- Protein disorders
- Genetic disorders
- Carbohydrate disorders (correct)
- Lipid disorders
What enzyme deficiency is associated with Pyruvate kinase deficiency (PKD)?
What enzyme deficiency is associated with Pyruvate kinase deficiency (PKD)?
- Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
- Pyruvate kinase deficiency (correct)
- Adenosine deaminase deficiency
- Hexokinase deficiency
How can missing or defective enzymes impact food metabolism in individuals?
How can missing or defective enzymes impact food metabolism in individuals?
What do lipid disorders primarily affect in terms of metabolism?
What do lipid disorders primarily affect in terms of metabolism?
Why are metabolic diseases sometimes referred to as genetic disorders?
Why are metabolic diseases sometimes referred to as genetic disorders?
Which enzyme deficiency is one of the most common enzymatic defects of the erythrocyte?
Which enzyme deficiency is one of the most common enzymatic defects of the erythrocyte?
What disorder can develop in newborns due to severe jaundice?
What disorder can develop in newborns due to severe jaundice?
Which organ primarily produces lactate during anaerobic conditions?
Which organ primarily produces lactate during anaerobic conditions?
What condition can cause elevated lactate levels due to decreased oxygen levels?
What condition can cause elevated lactate levels due to decreased oxygen levels?
What is the primary role of the enzyme pyruvate kinase?
What is the primary role of the enzyme pyruvate kinase?
How is the blood glucose concentration regulated?
How is the blood glucose concentration regulated?
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