1.18 Absorption and circulation of lipids in the organism Flashcards
1
Q
Where does lipolysis occur?
A
Adipose tissue
2
Q
Draw the pathway of lipolysis
A
3
Q
How is lipolysis regulated?
A
- Adrenalin, glucagon, GH, cAMP↑, PKA↑ (+)
- Insulin (-)
4
Q
Draw the pathway of lipogenesis
A
5
Q
Where does lipogenesis occur?
A
Adipose (cytoplasm)
6
Q
Lipogenesis (importance)
A
- Energy storage, energy source (39 kJ/g)
- Heat isolator
- Lipid bilayer
7
Q
Emulsified lipids are degraded by…
A
Pancreatic lipases
8
Q
Adenylate cyclase activation
A
Epinephrine + receptor → Gs protein mobilisation → α-subunit → AC
