Glucocorticoids Flashcards

1
Q

Why does cortisol increase the mobilization of fatty acid from adipose tissue

A

Due to diminished transport of glucose from fatty cell

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What maintains fatty acids in cells and in its absence what happens

A

Alpha-glycerophosphate and in its absence fatty acids are unstable and a lost from it cells

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3
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secretion of cortisol has what effect on fat metabolism

A

It promotes the transport to other cells
Increase its oxidation
It promote the utilization of fatty acids as a source of energy
It conserve glucose and glycogen store

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4
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Hyper secretion of cortisol leads to fat deposition majorly in the_______ and leads to ___________

A

Chest and head

Moon face features and bufallo like torso

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5
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What are the intracellular substances produced by amino acids which help to regulate stress

A

Purine
Pyrimidine
Creatinine phosphate

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6
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How many stages those it take to cause inflammation ______

Mention them

A

5

Re

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