Macronutrients: Carbohydrates Flashcards
what are the three types of macronutrients?
carbohydrates, fats, proteins
polyhydroxy aldhyde and ketone upon hydrolysis
carbohydrates
major source of energy
carbohydrates
one sugar unit and building blocks of carbohydrates
monosaccharides
types of monosaccharides
glucose, fructose, galactose
other term of glucose
dextrose and blood sugar
hormones in glucose
insulin, glucagon, adrenaline
lowers blood sugar level
insulin
increases blood sugar level
glucagon
increases blood sugar level drastically
adrenaline
Insulin dependent
Type 1 Diabetes
Insulin resistant
Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes in pregnant women
Gestational
type of insulin for type 1 diabetes
exogenous insulin
create glucose from carbohydrate materials
gluconeogenesis