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Which hormone promotes gluconeogenesis, amino acid uptake by the liver, ureagenesis, and protein catabolism?
Which hormone promotes gluconeogenesis, amino acid uptake by the liver, ureagenesis, and protein catabolism?
- Insulin
- Estrogen
- Glucagon (correct)
- Testosterone
What is the primary effect of cortisol on skeletal muscle and hepatic use of amino acids?
What is the primary effect of cortisol on skeletal muscle and hepatic use of amino acids?
- Has no effect on skeletal muscle or hepatic use of amino acids
- Reduces skeletal muscle catabolism and inhibits hepatic use of amino acids for gluconeogenesis
- Promotes skeletal muscle anabolism and inhibits hepatic use of amino acids for gluconeogenesis
- Enhances skeletal muscle catabolism and promotes hepatic use of amino acids for gluconeogenesis (correct)
What is the source of energy for skeletal muscle during increased energy production after injury or sepsis?
What is the source of energy for skeletal muscle during increased energy production after injury or sepsis?
- Ketone bodies
- Fatty acids
- Glucose
- Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) (correct)
What is the primary impact of metabolic stress on the use of carbohydrate, protein, fat, and oxygen?
What is the primary impact of metabolic stress on the use of carbohydrate, protein, fat, and oxygen?
Which hormones play a role in the accelerated proteolysis after injury and sepsis?
Which hormones play a role in the accelerated proteolysis after injury and sepsis?
What is the primary role of counterregulatory hormones in the context of injury and sepsis?
What is the primary role of counterregulatory hormones in the context of injury and sepsis?
How does glucagon primarily affect amino acids in the liver?
How does glucagon primarily affect amino acids in the liver?
What is the main impact of cortisol on skeletal muscle and hepatic amino acid utilization?
What is the main impact of cortisol on skeletal muscle and hepatic amino acid utilization?
What is the primary source of energy for skeletal muscle during increased energy production after injury or sepsis?
What is the primary source of energy for skeletal muscle during increased energy production after injury or sepsis?
What is the main effect of metabolic stress on energy production and substrate utilization?
What is the main effect of metabolic stress on energy production and substrate utilization?
