2.1.5 Telehealth Flashcards
Define Biomolecules (Macromolecules)
Large molecule produced by living orgainism.
Cellular Respiration
Generate ATP
ATP
Cell energy
Location of Celluar Respirayion within the cell
Mitochondria
What are the 4 macromoleclues?
Carbohydrates, Lipids, Protein, and Nucelic Acids.
What is a building block?
Amino acids
What are the 2 examples of Nucleic Acids?
DNA and RNA
Define Insulin
Hormone secreated by the pancreas, metabolises carbs and regulates blood glucose levels.
Hyperglycemia
High blood sugar
Type 2 diabetes
Pancreas makes insulin, but cells don’t respond.
What are the lifestyle changes to help/prevent type 2 diabetes?
-Eating a healthy diet low in carbohydrates
-Excercise
-Weight loss
Homeostasis
Stable internal physiological condtions.
What is glucagon?
Hormone that raises blood glucose
What is the target organ for glucagon?
Liver