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What group is sensitive to chloroquine?
Babies and children are especially sensitive to the antimalarial drug chloroquine. Not only are they more likely to have side effects from the medicine, but they are also at greater risk of being harmed by an overdose.
What is the deficiency of sodium?
Sodium deficiency, known as hyponatremia, can lead to symptoms such as weakness, confusion, seizures, and in severe cases, coma. It is important to maintain a proper balance of sodium in the body to support nerve and muscle function, as well as fluid balance.
What are some examples of tests to detect mineral deficiency?
The hematocrit test for the red blood cell content in blood for iron deficiency, the visual examination of the neck for iodine deficiency, or the examination of bones by densitometry for calcium deficiency.
Which individuals are more likely at risk for a phosphorus deficiency?
Individuals at higher risk for phosphorus deficiency include those with certain medical conditions like kidney disorders, individuals on long-term intravenous feeding without phosphorus supplementation, and heavy alcohol drinkers. Vegan or vegetarian diets that are not well-balanced can also lead to phosphorus deficiency.
What element deficiency causes goiter?
Iodine deficiency is the primary cause of goiter. Iodine is essential for the production of thyroid hormones, and a lack of iodine can lead to the thyroid gland becoming enlarged in an attempt to produce more hormones.
Can people with Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency give blood?
No. They won't accept your blood
What is G6P deficiency?
Glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase is an enzyme necessary for the metabolism of red blood cells. Its deficiency leads to hemolytic anemia usually triggered by exposure to some drugs.
What is the medical term meaning deficiency of fat?
medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase, MCAD, is a deficiency of enzymes that break down medium-chain fats such as coconut oils.
Why can you not drink alcohol without feeling dizzy and wanting to vomit?
Most commonly this is from a deficiency of the enzyme that degrades alcohol (alcohol dehydrogenase). This is very common in Asians.
What is the enzyme that detoxifies alcohol?
ADH (alcohol dehydrogenase) ADH (alcohol dehydrogenase)
Which enzyme is the most similar to Pyruvate dehyrogenase a citrate dyhydrogenase b malate dehydrogenase c succinate dehydrogenase d isocitrate dehydrogenase e alpha ketoglutarage dehydrogenase?
Alpha-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase is the most similar to Pyruvate dehydrogenase because both are part of the α-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase complex, involved in the citric acid cycle and share structural and functional similarities.
Do Asian people drink alcohol?
Many Asians tend to have a deficiency in Acetaldehyde Dehydrogenase which breaks down the acetaldehyde that can accumulate in the brain after consumption of alcohol. This is what gives you the "hang over" affect.
Which are products of pyruvate dehydrogenase?
Pyruvate dehydrogenase complex react with pyruvate to form acetyl-CoA
Is the drug septra safe for children?
Provided the child is more than a few months old, does not have glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PD), and is not allergic to sulfonamides - then yes, Septra is generally a safe drug for children.
What is lactate dehydrogenase better known as?
Lactate dehydrogenase is better known as lactic acid dehydrogenase. It is also abbreviated as LDH. If there is anything else it is called you can search for it on a medical website.
What does alcohol dehydrogenase convert ethanol into?
Alcohol dehydrogenase converts ethanol into acetaldehyde.
What is Malonic acids role with respect to succinate dehydrogenase?
Malonic acid is a competitive inhibitor of succinate dehydrogenase.
