18 Questions
What is the primary purpose of the Cori cycle in an actively contracting muscle?
To prevent lactate accumulation
Which of the following hormones is responsible for decreasing blood glucose levels?
Insulin
What is the end result of gluconeogenesis in the liver?
Production of glucose
What is the effect of insulin on glycogen synthesis?
It stimulates glycogen synthesis
What is the primary function of glucagon in the regulation of carbohydrate metabolism?
To increase blood glucose levels
Which of the following is a characteristic of diabetes mellitus?
Hyperglycemia
What is the primary function of glycolysis in cellular respiration?
To generate energy in the form of ATP and intermediates for use in other metabolic pathways
What is the byproduct of glycolysis that is vital for cell functions?
Pyruvate, NADH, and ATP
In which organelle does glycolysis occur in the liver?
Cell cytosol
What is the purpose of gluconeogenesis?
To synthesis glucose from non-carbohydrate carbon substrates
What is the byproduct of homolactic fermentation?
Lactate
In which organs does gluconeogenesis occur?
Liver and kidneys
What percentage of diabetes mellitus cases are attributed to Type 1 diabetes?
5-10%
What is the normal blood glucose value range?
65-100 mg/dL
What does a HbA1c test measure?
Average blood sugar level over 2-3 months
What is the purpose of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)?
To estimate glucose levels and wirelessly send information to a software program
What is the diagnosis of Diabetes mellitus based on a 2-hour postprandial sample?
> 198 mg/dL
What is the process by which glucose is broken down into two pyruvate?
Glycolysis
Learn about glycolysis, the central metabolic pathway used by cells to convert glucose into ATP and other intermediates. Understand the ten-step process that occurs in the liver cell cytosol, both in the presence and absence of oxygen. Explore the key products of glycolysis essential for cellular energy.
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