CLIA: Chemistry / Urinalysis
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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