Module 2: Carbohydrates Obj. 4 Flashcards
1
Q
which hormone is released in response to low blood glucose
A
glucagon
2
Q
which hormone is released in response to high blood glucose
A
insulin
3
Q
state the main action of glucagon and the primary target tissue
A
increases glycogenolysis and gluconeogensis to rise glucose levels in blood
Liver
4
Q
state the main action of insulin and the primary target tissue
A
Stimulates extra-hepatic uptake of glucose from blood, inhibits glycogenolysis and lipless, increases glycogenesis, glycolysis, lipogenesis
5
Q
define renal threshold
A
maximum concentration in the blood that can be re absorbed from the urinary filtrate
6
Q
state the renal threshold for glucose
A
10mmol/L
