10 Questions
During the absorptive or fed state, what is the primary energy source utilized by all tissues?
Glucose
What metabolic event is stimulated by the high insulin/glucagon ratio during the absorptive state?
Lipogenesis
In the fed state, what happens if there is excess glucose for storage?
Glycogenesis is stimulated
What occurs to amino acid levels in the blood after a meal in the fed state?
Levels are elevated
During the post-absorptive or fasting state, what major changes in metabolism occur?
Switch from anabolic to catabolic condition
What does the body regulate based on food intake?
Carbohydrate levels only
During the fed state, what do increased blood levels of glucose and amino acids stimulate the pancreas to release?
Insulin
What role does lipogenesis play in the metabolism in the fed state?
It synthesizes lipids from glucose
Which metabolic pathways are involved during the fed state in processing protein, fat, and carbohydrates into their component building blocks?
Glycolysis, Glycogenesis, and Lipogenesis
In which circulation are the compounds processed by intestinal epithelial cells released during the fed state?
Hepatic portal circulation
Test your knowledge on metabolism regulation in the fed state, fasting state, and during starvation. Topics include energy fuels, carbohydrate intake, and metabolic processes. Learn from Dr. Hend Yassin, a lecturer of medical biochemistry and molecular biology.
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