MENSES Chief Notes Oh ha ha! Flashcards
1
Q
What is the primary fuel source in the brain?
A
Glucose
2
Q
What is the largest amount of ATP used in the brain for?
A
80% if ATP is used to maintain gradients
3
Q
What are the transporters of glucose in the brain?
A
GLUT 1 and Glut 3
4
Q
What is the Km value of GLUT 1/3?
A
20 mg/dL
5
Q
What is the glucose transporter in the liver?
A
GLUT 2
6
Q
What is the Km of GLUT 2?
A
300 mg/dL
7
Q
Where is GLUT 4 mainly located?
A
Adipose and muscle
8
Q
What is the Km of GLUT 4?
A
90 mg/dL
