Carbohydrate Metabolism
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What are the immediate energy sources from carbohydrates during high cognitive and physical activity?
Blood glucose is the first source, followed by glycogen.
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What is glycogenolysis?
The process of breaking down glycogen into glucose.
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Where is glycogen primarily stored in the body?
Glycogen is stored in the liver (35%) and muscles.
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What happens when liver glycogen is depleted?
The liver can create glucose from non-carbohydrate sources through gluconeogenesis.
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What are the waste products of glucose metabolism?
Carbon dioxide and water are waste products.
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What conditions lead to anaerobic glucose metabolism?
Anaerobic conditions occur when no oxygen is present.
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Where does aerobic glucose metabolism occur?
the mitochondria
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What is a potential adaptation of the body on a low carbohydrate diet?
The body breaks down adipose tissue to liberate fatty acids for energy.
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What are ketone bodies?
The product from fat breakdown, which can be used for energy
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What is a possible short-term effect during adaptation to a low carbohydrate diet?
Brain fog may occur during adaptation.
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