QUESTION:
A 60 year-old-woman suffers from cirrhosis of liver. Toxins, such as ammonia are not properly metabolized by the liver and can damage the brain. Which of the following compounds should be in highest concentration in brain result of detoxification of ammonia?
a. Alpha ketoglutarate.
b. Glutamine.
c. Glutamate.
d. Gamma amino butyric acid.
e. Asparagine.
ANSWER: b
A 60 year-old-woman suffers from cirrhosis of liver. Toxins, such as ammonia are not properly metabolized by the liver and can damage the brain. Which of the following compounds should be in highest concentration in brain result of detoxification of ammonia?
a. Alpha ketoglutarate.
b. Glutamine.
c. Glutamate.
d. Gamma amino butyric acid.
e. Asparagine.
ANSWER: b