Monday, 10 December 2012

Concerning cellular metabolism, the following is/are true? | Surgery

a. Anaerobic metabolism is about half as efficient in energy production as normoxic metabolism.
b. Loss of cellular Ca++ as ion pumping fails activates phospholipase
c. Cellular swelling serves to protect the cell
d. Ketone as an alternative energy source has been shown to be beneficial in ischemia

Answer: b, d

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