Physiology Flashcards
1
Q
What forms pyruvate?
A
Carbs (glucose) via GLYCOLYSIS
In the presence of oxygen this forms Acetyle CoA, if not it forms lactic acid
2
Q
What forms acetyl Coa?
A
Pyruvate
Fats
3
Q
What does acetyl CoA do?
A
Enters the krebs cycle to form ATP
4
Q
An overview of metabolism
A
5
Q
What is ketone acidosis?
A
An inability to utilise sugar, eg diabetes so emergency food is made by the liver. This is ketones which can cause ketone acidosis which can be fatal.
6
Q
What would increase the basal metabolic rate?
A
Fever, exercise, hyperthyroid
7
Q
What would decrease the basal metabolic rate?
A
Dieting, hypothyroid
8
Q
What is a test for DKA and treatment?
A
ABG
Hyerglycaemia
Insulin
