Питання 12 з 40 · Тема: Protein and Nucleotide Metabolism · Biochemistry

A patient with liver cirrhosis presents with impaired consciousness and neurological symptoms, caused by the toxic effect of ammonia on the central nervous system. What is the main mechanism in the development of ammonia toxicity?

1. A Ornithine cycle disorder
2. B Activation of polyamines
3. C Reduced levels of a-keto-glutarate in neurons
4. D Inhibition of dopamine synthesis
5. E Excessive formation of y-ami- nobutyric acid

Правильна відповідь: A. Ornithine cycle disorder