A Person with PKU Controls the Buildup of Phenylpyruvic Acid

question 5

Essay

A person with PKU controls the buildup of phenylpyruvic acid in his or her blood by restricting dietary intake of phenylalanine,thus avoiding the severe symptoms of mental retardation,slow growth rate,and early death.Yet he or she still exhibits the symptoms of fair skin and low adrenaline levels.Why?

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Definitions:

Budget Deficit

The financial situation where a government's expenditures exceed its revenues within a specified period.

Flow Variable

A quantity measured over a specified period of time, indicating the rate of change in a variable.

Stock Variable

A quantity measured at a specific point in time, representing a snapshot of a certain value, such as the amount of money in a savings account.

Stagflation

A situation in an economy where there is a combination of stagnant economic growth, high unemployment, and high inflation.