Examination of a 56-year-old woman with a history of type 1 diabetes revealed a disorder of protein metabolism that is manifested by aminoacidemia in the laboratory blood test values, and clinically by the delayed wound healing and decreased synthesis of antibodies. Which of the following mechanisms causes the development of aminoacidemia?

Question

Answer options

Increase in plasma oncotic pressure
Increase in low-density lipoproteins level
Increased proteolysis
Albuminosis
Decrease in concentration of blood amino acids

Correct answer

Increased proteolysis

Explanation

Proteolysis is the breakdown of proteins into smaller polypeptides or amino acids. An increased proteolysis results in an increase in amino acids in the blood.

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