fed state and blood glucose (3)

what is fed state

: The period (2-4 hrs) after eating when nutrients are being absorbed into the bloodstream.

Q: What happens to carbohydrates during digestion?

broken down into simple sugars like glucose

Q: What happens to blood glucose after eating carbohydrates?

A: Blood glucose rises.

Q: Which hormone is released when blood glucose rises after a meal?

insulin is realsed by the pancreas

Q: What are the main effects of insulin during the fed state?

A: It promotes glucose uptake into cells and stimulates glycogen synthesis.

Q: What happens to excess glucose after a carbohydrate-rich meal?

its stored as glycogen in the liver and skeletal muscle

Q: What is the typical blood glucose range given in the notes?

5-10 mM

Q: What blood glucose level is identified as hypoglycemia in the notes?

below 4 mM

Q: What can happen when blood glucose falls below 2.5 mM?

A: Brain function can decline severely, potentially leading to coma or death.