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Anabolic storage hormone; without this hormone, glucose cannot be broken down to energy:
Insulin
Insulin is secreted by what?
Beta Cells in the Pancreas
What are some functions of insulin:
(6)
Xports + Metabolizes
Accelerates Xport
Stimulates Storage
Signals liver to breakdown stored glu
Enhances Storage
Inhibits Breakdown
Where is glucagon secrted from:
Alpha Cells in Pancreas
What is the function of glucagon:
Stimulates the liver to release stored glucose so that blood glucose does not drop too low.
Term used for when liver breaks down glycogen:
Glycogenolysis
How many hours without food does the body start to break down AAs?
8-12
What are the 3 causes of type 1 diabetes
Genetic susceptibilty
Genetic Predisposition
Viruses + Toxins
What are the 2 viruses that break down beta cells and cause type 1 diabetse
Mumps Rubella
What is destroyed in type 1 diabetes:
Pancreatic Beta Cells
What happens when pancreatic beta cells are destroyed:(4)
Decreased insulin production
unchecked glucose production by liver
Fasting Hyperglycemia
Postprandial hyperglycemia
At what glucose level does fat begin to break down:
>250
What happens when >250 glucose breaks down fat:
Ketones in Urine
Acidosis
When does glucosuria occur: (sugar in urine)
Renal Threshold is met >150-200
What is osmotic diuresis:
Where glucose attracts water to the kidneys and causes polyurea
Term used for when glucose is produced from AA and other substances than pancreas:
Gluconeogenesis