MMSC 407
Clinical
Chemistry Final
Exam (353
questions and
answers)
major storage carbohydrate in animals is____ which
is located most abundantly in___ - answer
glycogen, liver
which types of analytical variation does QC detect -
answer systematic error
the first of the digestive enzymes used to break
down carbs - answer salivary amylase
,adipose tissue is a common way the body stores
excess - answer glucose
D-glucose and L-glucose are _____ to each other -
answer stereoisomers
the reason why glycogen stored in the muscle but
cant be used to raise blood glucose levels - answer
muscle tissue doesnt contain g6p
An example of a polysaccharide is - answer
glycogen
common feature associated with alpha-1,6 linkages
in polysaccharides - answer branching
Fe3+ and Cu2+ ions can gain electrons in the
presence of - answer carbs
the type of carbohydrates that are able to
facilitate this are called: - answer reducing sugars
what is the delta check and its purpose - answer
to review patient results to check QC
,hypoglycemia is defined by ___ levels - answer
<45mg/dL
which one of the endocrinopathies is not
associated with diabetes - answer Lupus (SLE)
insulin dependent diabetes mellitus is also called -
answer type 1
the breakdown of glycogen stores in the liver to
increase serum glucose - answer glycogenolysis
hormones that are counter regulatory to insulin: -
answer thyroxine
epinephrine
acth
The first enzyme in glycolysis __________. - answer
hexokinase
the final enzyme in glycolysis - answer pyruvate
kinase
, what are 3 common ways to test HbA1c levels? -
answer
what is helpful in distinguishing between
endogenous and exogenous insulin? - answer the
C peptide
the glucose renal threshold is___ - answer
170mg/dL
the glucose oxidase method is specific for - answer
beta-D glucose
what is the reason why hemoglobinopathies
decrease HbA1c readings? - answer they reduce
the lifespan of RBCs
gluconeogenesis requires____ molecules of ATP to
make glucose. - answer 6
the goal level for HbA1c for someone looking to
control diabetes is___ - answer 7.0
(6.5 for healthy pts)
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