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Glycogenolysis occurs _________ after your last meal

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4-12 hours

*along with Gluconeogenesis

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Gluconeogenesis occurs ________ after your last meal

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1-2 days

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Glycolysis occurs in the…

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cytosol

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(Glucokinase/Hexokinase) is a regulatory enzyme for the Liver

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Glucokinase

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(Glucokinase/Hexokinase) is a regulatory enzyme for Muscle

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Hexokinase

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_______________________ ___________________ in the Muscle dictates whether pyruvate turns into Acetyl CoA (in mitochondria) or Lactate (cytosol)

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Pyruvate Dehydrogenase

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Major regulatory enzymes for Glycolysis in the LIVER (3 total)

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Glucokinase
PFK-1
Pyruvate Kinase (mitochondria)

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Enzyme that converts glucose to glucose-6-P (either in the Liver or Muscle)

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Glucokinase (liver)

Hexokinase (muscle)

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Purpose of Glucokinase and Hexokinase

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Phosphorylate glucose to keep it in the cell

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Hexokinase (is/isn’t) inhibited by Glucose-6-P and has a (low/high) capacity for glucose storage

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Is inhibited; low capacity for storage*

*muscle not meant to store

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Glucokinase (is/isn’t) inhibited by Glucose-6-P and has a (low/high) capacity for glucose storage

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Is not inhibited; high capacity for storage*

*liver is meant for storage

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Rate-limiting step for Glycolysis

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PFK-1

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Product of PFK-1

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Fructose-1-6-biphosphate

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The rate-limiting step for Glycolysis, PFK-1, is further regulated by…

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PFK-2

*can further stimulate glycolysis and storage, even in energy-satisfied states

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Which enzyme reverses the effects of PFK-2

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Fructose biphosphatase-2 (seen gluconeogenesis)

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Phosphoenolpyruvate (PEP) is unstable and donates its phosphate group to…

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ATP

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The conversion of PEP to pyruvate is (reversible/irreversible)

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Irreversible (so takes a conversion to oxaloacetate to malate and a shuttle to get back)

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Enzyme that converts PEP to Pyruvate

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Pyruvate Kinase (irreversible)

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Pyruvate Kinase is stimulated by _____________________________ and inhibited by _______

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Stimulated: Fructose-1-6-Biphosphate
Inhibited: ATP

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Regulatory enzyme that links Glycolysis and TCA cycle

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Pyruvate Dehydrogenase

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________ is ESSENTIAL for glycolysis

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NAD+

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(Fed/Fasting) state is when ingested nutrients enter the GI tract

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Fed (or Absorptive) state

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(Fed/Fasting) state is when the GI tract is empty and body stores must supply energy

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Fasting (or Postabsorptive)

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Where can Glucose/energy be stored in the body

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Skeletal muscle (glycogen)
Adipose (triglycerides)
Liver (glycogen and triglycerides)

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What are the ONLY fuel sources for the brain
Glucose Ketones* *only during prolonged starvation
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Where are the LARGEST glycogen stores in the body
Muscle
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The largest TOTAL energy stores in the body is where?
Adipose *largest GLYCOGEN is muscle
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The Liver removes roughly ________ of glucose from the blood
2/3
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The liver makes NADPH for fatty acid syntheses via what process?
Pentose P Shunt
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The absence of mitochondria in RBCs means that they can ONLY use ___________ for energy
Glucose (convert to lactate)
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During the Fed state, what is produced?
CO2, H2O and energy (Glycolysis) Glycogen (liver and muscle) Triglycerides (liver and adipose)
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Metabolic processes during the Fasting State
Glycogenolysis (breakdown of glycogen) | Gluconeogenesis (from protein and fat)
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During lipolysis, hydrolysis produces what two products? (2 total)
Glycerol | Free Fatty acids
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Normal range of blood glucose
70-100 mg/dL
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What hormones increase during Hyperglycemia (4 total)
Insulin Amylin GLP-1 GIP
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What hormones increase during Hypoglycemia (5 total)
``` Glucagon Epi GH Cortisol Thyroxine ```
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Peptide that is co-released with Insulin; Dec. gastric emptying, glucagon release and appetite
Amylin
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Incretins that enhance Insulin release in response to inc. blood glucose levels
GLP-1 & GIP
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GLP-1 and GIP function to (enhance/inhibit) Insulin release in response to (increased/decreased) glucose levels
Enhance Insulin release; increased blood sugar
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Functions of Insulin
Inc. glucose uptake into Liver, Muscles and Adipocytes (storage as glycogen or fatty acids) Cessation of Glycogenolysis
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Which hormones oppose the action of Insulin (4 total)
Which hormones oppose the action of Insulin (4 total)
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Which organ is the main target of glucagon
Liver (breakdown of glycogen and create ketones)
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Glucokinase has a (higher/lower) affinity for glucose
Lower affinity (doesn't hog glucose, allows rest of body to have some; only stores glucose at really high levels)
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Why is Glucokinase having a LOW affinity for glucose beneficial
Doesn't hog glucose, allowing the rest of the body to have some; ONLY stores glucose at really high levels
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Glycogen (synthase/phosphorylase) increases glycogen synthesis
Synthase
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Glycogen (synthase/phosphorylase) increases glycogen breakdown
Phosphorylase
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Glucokinase is found only in the Liver (True or False)
False; also in Beta cells (let pancreas know when glucose levels are really high)
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How do Epi and Thyroxine act synergistically during the Fasting State?
Individually, only a little release of FAs from adipose | Together, a LARGE amount released
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Describe the roles of Cortisol in metabolism
Inc. gluconeogenesis, lipolysis and proteinolysis
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Describe the roles of GH in metabolism
Mobilize glucose (inc. lipolysis and gluconeogenesis while dec. uptake)
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Example of Secondary active glucose transporter in Nephrons and Intestines
Sodium-Glucose Linked Transporters (SGLTs)
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Glucose transporter present in ALL tissues; HIGH affinity (so rapid uptake)
GLUT-1
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Glucose transporter present only in Liver, Beta cells and Intestine; LOW affinity; BIDIRECTIONAL flow
GLUT-2
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Glucose transporter; main transporter in the CNS
GLUT-3
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Glucose transporter in Muscle and Adipocytes; INSULIN responsive
GLUT-4
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Exercise stimulates the insertion of what glucose transporter into skeletal muscle
GLUT-4 (insulin responsive)
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What STIMULATES Pancreatic Beta-cells (and thus Insulin release)
Inc. glucose or amino acids Beta-adrenergic agonists Inc. Parasympathetic activity Inc. GIP and GLP-1
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What INHIBITS Pancreatic Beta-cells (and thus Insulin release)
Glucagon Somatostatin NorEpi Alpha-adrenergic agonists

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