Q8 - Mitochondrial Uncoupling Drugs

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Drugs that render the inner mitochondrial membrane permeable to H+ are called “uncouplers”.

Using the information and data, determine which of the statements are true or which are false.

A. These drugs will increase oxygen consumption.

B. These drugs will reduce body carbohydrate catabolism.

C. These drugs will decrease body temperature.

D. These drugs may cause death upon overdose because of severe weight loss.

E. These drugs may cause death upon overdose because of severe ATP loss.

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