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Endocrine Part 7: Pancreas Flashcards

1
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What is metabolism?

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Metabolism is the sum of all chemical reactions in the body

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2
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what are the subdivisions of metabolism?

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anabolic and catabolic reactions.

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3
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What are anabolic reactions?

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Anabolic reactions synthesize large molecules from smaller ones.

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What are catabolic reactions?

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Catabolic reactions break down large molecules into smaller pieces.

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5
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What happens during the fed state?

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body is absorbing nutrients

using glucose for energy.

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6
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What happens during the fasted state?

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body breaks down stored molecules for energy

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7
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when does the fasted state occur?

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3-4 hours after a meal

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What is Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)?

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BMR is the minimum rate of metabolism required to maintain basic bodily functions at rest.

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9
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What happens to carbohydrates in the fed state?

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glucose is stored as glycogen (glycogenesis)

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10
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What happens to fats in the fasted state?

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Triglycerides are broken down into fatty acids (lipolysis).

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11
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What happens to fats in the fed state?

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Fatty acids are stored as triglycerides (lipogenesis)

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12
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What happens to carbohydrates in the fasted state?

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glycogen is broken down into glucose (glycogenolysis)

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13
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What is GLUT 2 responsible for?

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GLUT 2 transports glucose in the liver, pancreas, intestines, and kidneys, leading to insulin secretion.

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What is GLUT 4 responsible for and what is it dependent on?

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transports glucose in adipose tissue and skeletal muscle, and is insulin-dependent

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14
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What do beta cells in the pancreas secrete?

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insulin

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15
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What do alpha cells in the pancreas secrete?

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glucagon

16
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What is the relationship between insulin and glucagon-like?

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Insulin and glucagon are antagonistic, meaning they have opposite effects on blood sugar regulation.

17
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What is glucose homeostasis?

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Glucose homeostasis is the regulation of blood sugar levels within a narrow range.

18
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What happens to insulin and glucagon levels after a meal?

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Insulin increases and glucagon decreases

19
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How does insulin trigger glucose uptake?

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Insulin binds to its receptor, triggering the movement of GLUT 4 to the plasma membrane for glucose uptake.

20
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How does exercise affect GLUT 4 transporters?

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Exercise can move GLUT 4 to the plasma membrane, even without insulin, improving glucose uptake.

21
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What happens in the liver during the fed state?

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Insulin activates hexokinase, converting glucose into glucose 6-phosphate for storage.

22
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What is the incretin effect?

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increased insulin response to glucose in the intestine compared to intravenous glucose.

22
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What does GIP 1 do?

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stimulates insulin release

23
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Where is GIP 1 released from?

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by K cells in the small intestine

24
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What does GLP 1 do?

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stimulates insulin release

25
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Where is GLP 1 released from?

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by L cells in the intestine

26
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How does the parasympathetic nervous system affect insulin?

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supports insulin secretion

27
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What is glucagon’s overall function?

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raise blood glucose levels

27
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how does glucagon work and where does it mainly do its work?

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glycogen producing glucose in the liver.

28
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What stimulates glucagon secretion? (3)

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Low blood glucose

increased amino acids

sympathetic nervous system

29
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How does glucagon work with cortisol?

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Glucagon and cortisol work together to increase blood glucose levels during stress.

30
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What are the two main types of diabetes?

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Type 1 and 2

31
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what is Type 1 diabetes caused by?

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lack of insulin production

32
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What are some consequences of uncontrolled diabetes? HPPPW

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hyperglycemia, polyphagia (extreme hunger), polyuria (excess urination), polydipsia (excess thirst), and weight loss.

32
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What are the complications of uncontrolled diabetes? MHAV

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Complications include metabolic acidosis, hypokalemia (too much loss of K in the digestive tract), acidic urine, and increased ventilation.

32
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what is Type 2 diabetes caused by?

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insulin resistance or defects in secretion.

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