Bishop Chapter 14 Carbohydrates Flashcards
1
Q
Glucose is the only carbohydrate to be directly used for what?
A
Energy or stored as glycogen.
2
Q
Galactose and fructose must be converted to ___ prior to use.
A
Glucose
3
Q
The control of blood glucose is under what two major hormones?
A
Insulin and glucagon.
4
Q
What is the primary hormone responsible for the entry of glucose into the cell?
A
Insulin
5
Q
Where, and by what, is insulin synthesized?
A
Synthesized by the beta-cells of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas. When these cells detect an increase in body glucose, they release insulin.
6
Q
What two hormones produced by the adrenal gland affect carbohydrate metabolism?
A
Epinephrine and Glucocorticoids
7
Q
How does epinephrine affect carbohydrate metabolism?
A
Increases plasma
