Intestinal bacteria Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Endocrine system
A
a chemical messenger system.
(the glands of the endocrine system are where hormones are produced, stored and released which target specific organs and tissues in the body)
2
Q
What does fibre do to our gut?
A
feeds the bacteria
3
Q
Low-fibre diet can cause what?
A
low level inflammation
4
Q
How many sugars do simple carbs have?
A
one or two sugars
5
Q
How many sugars do complex carbs have?
A
three or more sugars
6
Q
Insulin and glucagon are primary hormones that regulate what?
A
Blood glucose
7
Q
Muscle glycogen provides energy for what?
A
provides energy for muscles to work
