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During which state are ingested nutrients entering the blood from the GI tract?
During which state are ingested nutrients entering the blood from the GI tract?
- Glycogen storage state
- Absorptive state (correct)
- Postabsorptive state
- Excretory state
What is the main substrate that the CNS is reliant on for metabolism?
What is the main substrate that the CNS is reliant on for metabolism?
- Fat
- Amino acids
- Protein
- Glucose (correct)
Which organ is the major triacylglycerol store in the body?
Which organ is the major triacylglycerol store in the body?
- Liver
- Adipose (correct)
- Muscle
- Pancreas
What happens during the postabsorptive state?
What happens during the postabsorptive state?
Where does excess glucose get converted to fatty acids?
Where does excess glucose get converted to fatty acids?
What is the primary reason for the need for fuel homeostasis?
What is the primary reason for the need for fuel homeostasis?
During which state are ingested nutrients entering the blood from the GI tract?
During which state are ingested nutrients entering the blood from the GI tract?
Which organ serves as the major glycogen store in the body?
Which organ serves as the major glycogen store in the body?
What is the primary metabolic substrate that the CNS relies on?
What is the primary metabolic substrate that the CNS relies on?
Which process occurs when the GI tract is empty and energy is supplied by body stores?
Which process occurs when the GI tract is empty and energy is supplied by body stores?
Glucose homeostasis ensures that plasma glucose is maintained between 5mM and 10mM in normal adult humans, primarily to meet the energy demands of the ________.
Glucose homeostasis ensures that plasma glucose is maintained between 5mM and 10mM in normal adult humans, primarily to meet the energy demands of the ________.
During the absorptive state, carbohydrate is absorbed as ________, or converted to glucose.
During the absorptive state, carbohydrate is absorbed as ________, or converted to glucose.
The liver serves as a major ________ store in the body.
The liver serves as a major ________ store in the body.
During the postabsorptive state, energy is supplied by body ________.
During the postabsorptive state, energy is supplied by body ________.
The digestive system absorbs fat through lymphatics in ________.
The digestive system absorbs fat through lymphatics in ________.
What are the main substrates absorbed during the absorptive state meal?
What are the main substrates absorbed during the absorptive state meal?
What are the three major organs involved in fuel homeostasis?
What are the three major organs involved in fuel homeostasis?
What are the two states of nutrient utilization in the body?
What are the two states of nutrient utilization in the body?
What is the primary metabolic substrate that the CNS relies on?
What is the primary metabolic substrate that the CNS relies on?
What is the normal range for maintaining plasma glucose in adult humans?
What is the normal range for maintaining plasma glucose in adult humans?
