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What are the three forms of energy storage in the body?
What are the three forms of energy storage in the body?
Triglycerides are primarily stored in the liver.
Triglycerides are primarily stored in the liver.
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Where is glycogen stored in the body?
Where is glycogen stored in the body?
Liver and muscle
During the fasting phase, glucose is derived from the ______.
During the fasting phase, glucose is derived from the ______.
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Match the hormones with their functions:
Match the hormones with their functions:
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How long can triglycerides provide energy?
How long can triglycerides provide energy?
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The use of protein for energy is efficient and cost-effective.
The use of protein for energy is efficient and cost-effective.
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What hormone primarily controls anabolic processes for nutrient metabolism?
What hormone primarily controls anabolic processes for nutrient metabolism?
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Glucose is stored as ______ and/or triglycerides during the digestive phase.
Glucose is stored as ______ and/or triglycerides during the digestive phase.
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Match the hormones with their classification;
Match the hormones with their classification;
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What effect does insulin have on skeletal muscle?
What effect does insulin have on skeletal muscle?
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Insulin decreases ketogenesis in the liver.
Insulin decreases ketogenesis in the liver.
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What is the main target of glucagon?
What is the main target of glucagon?
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Insulin increases the activity of ________ in adipose tissue.
Insulin increases the activity of ________ in adipose tissue.
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Match the hormone with its action:
Match the hormone with its action:
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Which GLUT transporter is involved in glucose transport in the liver?
Which GLUT transporter is involved in glucose transport in the liver?
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FFA can be directly converted to glucose.
FFA can be directly converted to glucose.
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What happens during a marathon in terms of metabolic hormone activity?
What happens during a marathon in terms of metabolic hormone activity?
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During a sprint, hormonal activity is too ________ for the body to respond effectively.
During a sprint, hormonal activity is too ________ for the body to respond effectively.
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Match the activity with its phase:
Match the activity with its phase:
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What role do alpha cells in the pancreas play?
What role do alpha cells in the pancreas play?
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Carbo-loading guarantees improved performance.
Carbo-loading guarantees improved performance.
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What causes the closure of ATP-dependent K+-channels in pancreatic beta cells?
What causes the closure of ATP-dependent K+-channels in pancreatic beta cells?
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The initial burst of insulin secretion represents the release of ________ insulin.
The initial burst of insulin secretion represents the release of ________ insulin.
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Match the pancreatic mechanisms with their functions:
Match the pancreatic mechanisms with their functions:
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Which of the following hormones inhibits insulin secretion?
Which of the following hormones inhibits insulin secretion?
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Insulin secretion is controlled solely by hormones.
Insulin secretion is controlled solely by hormones.
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What is the main function of glucose entering pancreatic beta cells?
What is the main function of glucose entering pancreatic beta cells?
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The ________ phase of insulin secretion involves the synthesis of new insulin.
The ________ phase of insulin secretion involves the synthesis of new insulin.
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What is more efficient for insulin response, oral administration or intravenous?
What is more efficient for insulin response, oral administration or intravenous?
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What is one function of epinephrine during physical activity?
What is one function of epinephrine during physical activity?
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Growth hormone decreases blood glucose levels by increasing insulin sensitivity.
Growth hormone decreases blood glucose levels by increasing insulin sensitivity.
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What role does cortisol play during stress or fasting?
What role does cortisol play during stress or fasting?
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During exercise, plasma glucose remains steady because the liver releases __________ to match increased skeletal muscle uptake.
During exercise, plasma glucose remains steady because the liver releases __________ to match increased skeletal muscle uptake.
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Match the hormone to its primary effect:
Match the hormone to its primary effect:
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What happens to insulin levels during exercise?
What happens to insulin levels during exercise?
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Fat oxidation can sustain high-intensity activities effectively.
Fat oxidation can sustain high-intensity activities effectively.
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What does prolonged exposure to growth hormone stimulate in the kidneys?
What does prolonged exposure to growth hormone stimulate in the kidneys?
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Cortisol has permissive effects with hormones like __________ and glucagon.
Cortisol has permissive effects with hormones like __________ and glucagon.
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Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating metabolism during stress?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating metabolism during stress?
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Study Notes
Energy Storage Forms
- The three energy storage forms in the body are glycogen, triglycerides, and protein.
Glycogen Storage
- Glycogen is stored in the liver and muscle.
- The liver's glycogen stores can supply energy for less than a day, while the muscles' stores are smaller.
- Only the liver can supply glycogen to other tissues.
Triglyceride Storage
- Triglycerides are stored in adipose tissue.
- Adipose tissue is the largest energy reservoir, lasting several weeks.
Protein Storage
- Protein is stored in muscle tissue.
- Protein use for energy is costly as it involves breaking down functional muscle tissue.
Glucose during Digestive Phase
- During digestion, glucose is absorbed and enters skeletal muscle, liver, and adipose tissue.
- Glucose is stored as glycogen or triglycerides (TG).
Glucose, Amino Acids, and FFA during Fasting Phase
- Glucose is derived from the liver.
- Amino acids are obtained from skeletal muscle.
- Free fatty acids are released from adipose tissue.
Anabolic Hormone
- Insulin primarily controls anabolic processes.
- Increased insulin levels promote nutrient storage.
Counter-Regulatory Hormones
- Glucagon, epinephrine, growth hormone, and cortisol are counter-regulatory hormones which promote catabolism.
Epinephrine
- Epinephrine is a hormone crucial in exercise and stress situations.
- It encourages glycogenolysis in muscle and adipose tissue, and lipolysis to release fatty acids.
- It also increases blood flow and oxygen to muscles and vital organs.
Growth Hormone (GH)
- GH increases lean body mass promoting protein anabolism in muscles.
- It mobilizes energy from carbohydrates and lipids.
- GH reduces peripheral tissues' insulin sensitivity, leading to higher blood glucose levels.
- GH also plays a role in regulating acidosis and ammonia production during metabolic stress.
Cortisol
- Cortisol is essential for life and energy regulation.
- It has permissive effects on glucagon and epinephrine, enabling them to function efficiently.
- Cortisol stimulates hepatic gluconeogenesis to maintain blood glucose.
- Cortisol promotes protein catabolism to supply amino acids for energy.
- Cortisol supports lipid metabolism.
Thyroid Hormone
- Thyroid hormone primarily has a permissive effect in metabolic processes.
Blood glucose during Exercise
- During exercise, plasma glucose remains stable because the liver releases glucose to match the increased muscle uptake.
- Insulin levels decrease during exercise, reducing storage processes and promoting the release of glucose and fats for energy.
Metabolism during Exercise
- The body adapts to energy demands during exercise by regulating energy expenditure; mobilizing different fuel sources, such as glycogen.
- Fat oxidation cannot sustain high-intensity activities relying on glycogen.
- Glucose intake must be controlled during exercise to prevent disruptions in free fatty acid availibility or redirection of glucose to non-working tissues.
- Muscle fatigue is linked to glycogen depletion, though other factors like carbohydrate intake may contribute.
Insulin Secretion
- Insulin secretion is controlled by nutrients, hormones, and nerves.
- Glucose metabolism within beta cells triggers insulin release through a sequence of steps involving ATP-sensitive K+ channels.
Additional Control of Insulin Secretion
- GLP-1 is an important stimulator of insulin secretion.
- Amino acids and oral administration trigger a more potent insulin response compared to intravenous administration.
- Insulin secretion is biphasic—consisting of an initial burst and a secondary phase—with pre-formed insulin released initially and new insulin synthesized and released afterward.
Insulin's Acute Effects
- Insulin's actions on skeletal muscle, liver, and adipose tissue involve glucose transport differently—independent of insulin.
- Insulin's action on tissues includes decreased ketogenesis in the liver and increased FFA storage in adipose tissue.
- Insulin's role includes increased activity of lipoprotein lipase and decreased activity of hormone-sensitive lipase.
Prolonged Insulin Deficiency
- Prolonged insulin deficiency leads to various metabolic disturbances.
- Elevated free fatty acids, hyperglycemia, oxidative stress, and potentially further damage may occur.
- Insulin resistance can be a result of elevated oxidative stress, contributing to diabetic complications.
Glucagon's Role
- Fatty acids indirectly increase glucose synthesis, but cannot be directly converted to glucose.
- Glucagon acts as a glucose-sparing factor, increasing plasma ketones.
- Glucagon plays a role in lipid and protein actions.
- Regulation of glucagon and GLP-1 involves a multitude of factors and metabolic processes during exercise and recovery.
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