Lesson 9 - Glycogenolysis Flashcards
1
Q
Where does glycogenolysis take place?
A
Liver & Muscle (to a certain point in muscles)
2
Q
Why does glycogenolysis take place?
A
Low blood-glucose levels (physiological hypoglycemia) at fasting state
3
Q
Which hormones act on glycogenolysis?
A
- Glucagon
- Epinephrine
- Norepinephrine
- Thyroid hormone
- Growth hormone
4
Q
Glycogenolysis pathway
A
5
Q
What activity does the Debranching Enzyme have?
A
- α-1,4-Glycosidase
- α-1,6-Glycosidase
- 3x Glucose transfer
6
Q
Where can Glucose-6-Phosphatase be found?
A
- Liver
- Kidney (Proximal convoluted tubules)
- Gastrointestinal tract
