12 Questions
What is the primary effect of epinephrine on glucose metabolism?
Enhance glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis
What is the role of cortisol in fuel mobilization?
Facilitate the conversion of protein to glycogen
Which hormone is responsible for decreasing appetite and increasing metabolism?
Leptin
What occurs in the absorptive state?
Reactions that promote synthesis of glycogen, fats, and proteins are inhibited
What is the primary effect of growth hormone on glucose metabolism?
Enhance gluconeogenesis and lipolysis
What is the primary effect of glucagon on glucose metabolism?
Enhance glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis
What is the primary source of energy during prolonged fasting?
Metabolism of fats
What is the role of insulin in glucose uptake by most cells?
Insulin is required for glucose uptake by most cells except brain cells
What is the consequence of oxaloacetate deficiency during starvation?
Limited entry of acetyl-CoA into the citric acid cycle
What is the characteristic feature of Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM) at the onset of the disorder?
Insulinitis with pancreatic mononuclear cell infiltration
What is the age range when 90% of Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM) cases typically begin?
Between 10 and 14 years of age
What is the result of the metabolism of fats during prolonged fasting?
Production of large amounts of ketoacids
Learn about the effects of catecholamines, cortisol, and growth hormone on metabolic processes, including glycogenolysis, gluconeogenesis, lipolysis, and glucose uptake.
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