Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the primary effect of epinephrine on glucose metabolism?
What is the primary effect of epinephrine on glucose metabolism?
- Increase glucose uptake in cells
- Stimulate protein synthesis
- Promote glycogen synthesis
- Enhance glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis (correct)
What is the role of cortisol in fuel mobilization?
What is the role of cortisol in fuel mobilization?
- Decrease lipolysis
- Facilitate the conversion of protein to glycogen (correct)
- Stimulate cellular glucose uptake
- Inhibit gluconeogenesis
Which hormone is responsible for decreasing appetite and increasing metabolism?
Which hormone is responsible for decreasing appetite and increasing metabolism?
- Leptin (correct)
- Ghrelin
- PYY-3-36
- Orexin
What occurs in the absorptive state?
What occurs in the absorptive state?
What is the primary effect of growth hormone on glucose metabolism?
What is the primary effect of growth hormone on glucose metabolism?
What is the primary effect of glucagon on glucose metabolism?
What is the primary effect of glucagon on glucose metabolism?
What is the primary source of energy during prolonged fasting?
What is the primary source of energy during prolonged fasting?
What is the role of insulin in glucose uptake by most cells?
What is the role of insulin in glucose uptake by most cells?
What is the consequence of oxaloacetate deficiency during starvation?
What is the consequence of oxaloacetate deficiency during starvation?
What is the characteristic feature of Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM) at the onset of the disorder?
What is the characteristic feature of Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM) at the onset of the disorder?
What is the age range when 90% of Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM) cases typically begin?
What is the age range when 90% of Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM) cases typically begin?
What is the result of the metabolism of fats during prolonged fasting?
What is the result of the metabolism of fats during prolonged fasting?
