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Biochemistry Urea cycle 2314b1b4

Blood Urea Nitrogen is decreased in:

A
Hypo-ammonemia
B
Hyper-ammonemia
C
Hyperventilation
D
Hypoventilation
High-Yield Explanation
Blood Urea Nitrogen is decreased in urea cycle defects,where Hyper-ammonemia occurs C/f of urea cycle defects:- Increased blood glutamine Decreased BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen) Cerebral oedema Vomiting Lethargy Blurred vision Slurred speech & hyperventilation. Note:-Severe ammonia toxicity can lead to coma and eventually death.

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