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What is the main source of ammonia in the human body?
What is the main source of ammonia in the human body?
- Transamination reaction (correct)
- Dehydration reaction
- Catabolic fate
- Anabolic fate
In which condition would a person most likely experience acquired ammonia neurotoxicity?
In which condition would a person most likely experience acquired ammonia neurotoxicity?
- During a congenital disorder (correct)
- During lactation
- During starvation
- During pregnancy
What happens to excess amino acids in the human body?
What happens to excess amino acids in the human body?
- Converted into glucose
- Used for energy production
- Excreted as urea (correct)
- Stored for future use
Which of the following amino acids is classified as nutritionally nonessential?
Which of the following amino acids is classified as nutritionally nonessential?
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In which of the following conditions would a positive nitrogen balance most likely occur?
In which of the following conditions would a positive nitrogen balance most likely occur?
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What is the primary form of nitrogen excretion in the body?
What is the primary form of nitrogen excretion in the body?
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In the glucose-alanine cycle, alanine is primarily formed in which organ?
In the glucose-alanine cycle, alanine is primarily formed in which organ?
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Which amino acid is a precursor for the synthesis of glutamate?
Which amino acid is a precursor for the synthesis of glutamate?
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What is the fate of excess ammonia generated from the metabolism of glutamine?
What is the fate of excess ammonia generated from the metabolism of glutamine?
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Which amino acid can be synthesized from glutamate?
Which amino acid can be synthesized from glutamate?
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