ESA1 - Metabolism

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Decks in this class (20)

Oxidative Stress
Explain how a superoxide is formed 1,
List 3 reactive oxygen species fo...,
Explain what is meant by a supero...
29  cards
Protein & Amino Acid Metabolism
How is creatinine formed 1,
Explain how creatinine is used as...,
Define protein turnover 3
43  cards
Lipid Transport
Define the term ampiphatic 1,
Describe the formation of a micel...,
What is the difference between a ...
42  cards
Alcohol Metabolism
Where is alcohol metabolised 1,
Explain why alcohol metabolism ca...,
What are the effects of a depleti...
13  cards
Energy Production - Stages 1 & 2
What is the net synthesis of atp ...,
Name the key regulatory enzyme s ...,
What are the advantages of phosph...
14  cards
Lipid Synthesis And Oxidation
What are the main fatty acid deri...,
What are the main hmg derivatives 2,
What essential vitamins are fat s...
37  cards
Energy Reactions In Cells
What are the main functions of ce...,
What is the difference between ca...,
Give 3 examples of carrier molecu...
13  cards
Energy Production - Stages 3 & 4
What are the products of the tca ...,
Why are some reactions of the tca...,
What can the intermediates of the...
18  cards
Glycogenesis And Glycogenolysis
How is glycogen stored in the liv...,
What is the difference between mu...,
Give 5 examples of tissues which ...
22  cards
Gluconeogenesis
How is lactate converted to gluco...,
What is the role of gluconeogenes...,
Explain how gluconeogenesis can c...
14  cards
Pentose Phosphate Pathway & Galactose Metabolism
Which 2 enzymes could be absent i...,
What could an absence of galactok...,
Explain how an accumulation of ga...
17  cards
Homeostasis And The Endocrine System
Give 3 examples of receptors that...,
Define negative feedback and give...,
Define positive feedback and give...
37  cards
Appetite, Metabolic Syndrome And DOHD
Describe how the location of the ...,
Explain how the primary neurones ...,
Describe how feeding behaviour ca...
23  cards
Diabetes
List 3 differences between type i...,
What can cause a rise in blood gl...,
Name 4 typical symptoms of hyperg...
46  cards
The Endocrine Pancreas
What percentage of the total weig...,
Describe the percentage of cell t...,
How are the islets distributed th...
21  cards
Thyroid Gland & Function
What is a goitre 1,
Describe the structure of the thy...,
How is a thyroid follicle arranged 3
42  cards
Pituitary And Adrenal Glands
Explain how the separate pituitar...,
Name the 6 main hormones that are...,
Where are the adrenal glands loca...
28  cards
Disorders Of Adrenocortical Function
What 2 factors may lead to an und...,
What are the possible causes of a...,
What is the difference between cu...
22  cards
Control Of Calcium Levels
What are the main roles of calciu...,
How is calcium transported in the...,
Where is the majority of calcium ...
29  cards
Control Of Metabolism - Pregnancy And Exercise
How are nutrients transported fro...,
What is the principal fuel for fe...,
What is meant by the fetoplacenta...
31  cards

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