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What hormones are responsible for releasing glucose via gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis in the post-absorptive state?
What hormones are responsible for releasing glucose via gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis in the post-absorptive state?
- Glucagon and epinephrine (correct)
- Insulin and glucagon
- Glucagon and norepinephrine
- Insulin and epinephrine
Which of the following is NOT a method of heat loss?
Which of the following is NOT a method of heat loss?
- Radiation
- Shivering (correct)
- Conduction
- Convection
What is the main thermoregulatory center in the brain responsible for controlling heat loss and gain?
What is the main thermoregulatory center in the brain responsible for controlling heat loss and gain?
- Amygdala
- Cerebellum
- Thalamus
- Hypothalamus (correct)
Which of the following is a heat-promoting mechanism in response to temperature changes?
Which of the following is a heat-promoting mechanism in response to temperature changes?
What is the purpose of a fever in the body?
What is the purpose of a fever in the body?
Which of the following hormones is released to increase heat production in response to temperature changes?
Which of the following hormones is released to increase heat production in response to temperature changes?
What is the metabolic fate of fructose and galactose in hepatocytes?
What is the metabolic fate of fructose and galactose in hepatocytes?
During the absorptive stage, where is excess glucose stored?
During the absorptive stage, where is excess glucose stored?
Which hormone promotes the conversion of amino acids into glucose through gluconeogenesis?
Which hormone promotes the conversion of amino acids into glucose through gluconeogenesis?
What is the primary role of cortisol in metabolism?
What is the primary role of cortisol in metabolism?
Which lipoprotein is responsible for picking up excess cholesterol from tissues and returning it to the liver?
Which lipoprotein is responsible for picking up excess cholesterol from tissues and returning it to the liver?
What process must occur to obtain energy from fat stored in the body?
What process must occur to obtain energy from fat stored in the body?
Which hormone is released in response to stress and promotes an increase in blood glucose levels?
Which hormone is released in response to stress and promotes an increase in blood glucose levels?
What happens to blood glucose levels when glucagon is released?
What happens to blood glucose levels when glucagon is released?
How are lipids transported in the blood plasma?
How are lipids transported in the blood plasma?
Which hormone inhibits the breakdown of stored glycogen and promotes glucose conversion to fat storage?
Which hormone inhibits the breakdown of stored glycogen and promotes glucose conversion to fat storage?
