NUTRITIONAL effects on cell-level function

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insulin

released during hyperglycemia (elevated blood sugar) by the PANCREAS

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glycogenesis

excess glucose converted into glycogen for storage in LIVER

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COUNTERREGULATORY HORMONES

in state of HYPOGlycemia epinepherine, cortisol, growth hormone, and glucagon are released. these are known as _____-

associated with: sensations of hunger, shakiness, sweating, irritability. Signals to EAT!!

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glycogenolysis

Breaking down of glycogen into glucose during times of hypoglycemia

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gluconeogenesis

use of NON-CARB (proteins fats) substances for cellular energy.

Usually used after glycogenolysis has exhausted glycogen stores

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ketones

product created by breakdown of fats/proteins (typically through gluconeogenesis)

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GOOD

____ characteristics of ketones: offer SOME energy till glucose available

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BAD

____ characteristics of ketones: They are acids and can lead to acidosis. cant be used by brain cells which NEED glucose