L16: Fuel Homeostasis Flashcards
1
Q
What are
1) carbohydrate
2) protein
3) fat
absorbed as?
A
1) glucose
2) amino acids
3) through chylomicrons (transfer fat from GI tract to adipose)
2
Q
Organs involved in fuel homeostasis
A
1) CNS
2) Liver
3) Adipose Tissue
4) Muscle
3
Q
Describe absorptive state
A
When ingested nutrients are entering the blood from the GI tract
4
Q
Describe postabsorptive state
A
When GI tract is empty & energy is supplied by body stores
5
Q
2 main control systems in absorptive & postabsorptive states
A
1) Endocrine
2) Sympathetic NS
6
Q
2 hormones that control fuel homeostasis
A
Insulin & Glucagon
7
Q
A
8
Q
A
