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| What is the aerobic path of carb synthesis? What is the pathway of glucose synthesis? |
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aerobic path of carbs - TCA cycle
aerobic path of glucose synthesis - gluconeogenesis |
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| Give an example of a hormone released in response to higher brain functions.. |
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Definition
| release of epinephrine after neural stimulation. |
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| Give an example of automatic hormone release by tissues. |
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Definition
| Insulin release via beta cells of pancreas. |
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| What are the two hormones that largely control blood glucose? When are they released? |
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Definition
Insulin - released in response to high blood glucose.
Glucagon - released in response to low blood glucose. |
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| What anabolic and catabolic pathways are involved in metabolism? |
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Definition
| Glycolysis, TCA, gluconeogenesis, fatty acid synthesis, fatty acid oxidation, Acetyl CoA synthesis, Pentose Phosphate Pathway |
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| Which of the anabolic/catabolic pathways connect with AA oxidation/synthesis. |
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| Which anabolic/catabolic pathways connects with FA synthesis/oxidation? |
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| How does liver respond to low blood glucose? Can liver synthesize lipids fro carbohydrate sources? Can liver synthesize glucose from amino acid sources? Can liver synthesize glucose from amino acid sources? |
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| Low blood glucose will cause liver to break down glycogen and synthesize new glucose molecules in gluconeogenesis. yes, yes, yes |
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