Nutrition And Energy Systems Flashcards
Rough ER
Transports and finishes proteins and other biological molecules
Ribosomes
Make proteins
Golgi complex
Packaging proteins and distributes
Lysosomes
Clean things up
Digesting
Nucleus
Contains and protects DNA
Mitochondria
Site of respiration and generates energy
Lipolysis
The breakdown (catabolism) of adipose tissue by glucagon and adrenaline to increase blood sugar
Glycolysis
Glucagon and adrenaline stimulate the breakdown of glycogen in the liver to increase blood glucose levels during long periods of exercise and fasting
Lipogenesis
When insulin inhibits fat breakdown and converts excess glucose into body fat
Balanced diet
A diet that provides all nutrients in the right amount in order to maintain health
Dietary recommendations
Recommended amount of essential nutrients of the diet
Essential aminos
8 aminos that are not synthesized in the body and must be ingested
Nonessential aminos
The remaining 12 aminos manufactured by the body
Amino acids
The building black of proteins joined by peptide bonds. 20 diff amount of aminos
Role of proteins in the body
Tissue synthesis ( anabolism) constituent of plasma membranes , globular proteins make up enzymes