Insulin Flashcards
1
Q
What affects does insulin have in the well fed state?
A
Liver
- glycogen synthesis
- lipogenesis
Muscle
-Glycogen synthesis
Adipose tissue
- lipogenesis
2
Q
What two hormones dominant in the fasted state/stress?
A
Glucagon
Epinephrine/Adrenaline
3
Q
What does glucagon and adrenalin do during the fasted state/stress?
A
Liver
- Glycogenolysis to make glucose
- Gluconeogenesis to make glucose
Muscle
- Glycogenolysis + Glycolysis
Adipose tissue
- Lipolysis (break down of fatty acids for energy)
