Which one of the following statements about acetominophen metabolism is false? from CLIA Chemistry / Urinalysis Review, presented by MediaLab

CLIA: Chemistry / Urinalysis

Ungraded Practice Question

Which one of the following statements about acetominophen metabolism is false?

Please select the single best answer

	It is metabolized in the kidney
	It is largely metabolized in the liver to glucuronide and sulfonate conjugates
	A small amount is metabolized via cytochrome oxidase to a reactive benzoquinoneimine intermediate
	This intermediate becomes toxic to the liver once tissue glutathione becomes depleted

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