G WORDS Flashcards
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What happens to Glycogen during Hydrolysis?
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Glycogen, (a Polysaccharide) converts back to Glucose during Hydrolysis.
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What happens to Glucose during Condensation?
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Glucose (a Monosaccharide) is converted to Glycogen
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What is the function of Glucagon?
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Glucagon is a Hormone. (Glucose has GONE)
- It is secreted in ALPHA cells in the IoL
- Secreted in response to a decrease in glucose concentration
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What is the function of Insulin?
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Insulin is a Hormone.
- It is secreted in BETA cells in the IoL
- Secreted in response to a increase in glucose concentration
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What is Glycogenesis?
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GLYCOGENESIS:
Glyco - Glycogen MAKING ⏩ Condensation
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What is Glycogenolysis?
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GLYCOGENOLYSIS:
Glycogen BREAKING ⏩ Hydrolysis
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What is Gluconeogensis?
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Gluconeogensis is making new GLUCOSE
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