Metabolism

Question 1

front

Answer 1

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Question 2

Metabolic states.

Answer 2

Absorptive (fed), post-absorptive (fasted).

Question 3

Fed state hormones.

Answer 3

High insulin → glucose use/storage.

Question 4

Fasted state hormones.

Answer 4

High glucagon → mobilization, gluconeogenesis.

Question 5

Insulin role.

Answer 5

Lowers blood glucose; anabolic.

Question 6

Glucagon role.

Answer 6

Raises blood glucose; catabolic.

Question 7

Insulin-responsive tissues.

Answer 7

Muscle + adipose via GLUT insertion.

Question 8

Exercise & glucose.

Answer 8

Contraction stimulates GLUT insertion.

Question 9

Liver fasted role.

Answer 9

Gluconeogenesis; glycogen breakdown.

Question 10

Chylomicron role.

Answer 10

Dietary TG transport to adipose.

Question 11

VLDL role.

Answer 11

Liver lipids → tissues.

Question 12

Hunger hormones.

Answer 12

Leptin + insulin suppress; ghrelin stimulates.

Question 13

Diabetes types.

Answer 13

Type I: no insulin; Type II: resistance.