Whole body integration of metabolism Flashcards
1
Q
What are anabolic pathways
A
-synthesis large molecules
2
Q
What are catabolic pathways
A
Breakdown large molecules
3
Q
What tissues does insulin act on
A
Liver, muscle and adipose
4
Q
What tissues does glycogen act on
A
Liver and adipose
5
Q
Where is glycogen formed
A
Liver and muscle
6
Q
Where does insulin convert glucose to triacylglycerols
A
Liver
7
Q
Where does insulin promote protein synthesis
A
Liver
8
Q
What does insulin promote storage of
A
Triacylglycerols (adipose tissue)
9
Q
What does glucagon promote the mobilization of
A
Fatty acids from adipose triacylglycerols
10
Q
What does glucose enter beta cell via
A
GLUT-2 transporter and then gets phosphorylated by glucokinase to form glucose-6-phosphate
