Final Exam Flashcards
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what range does endocrine signal
long distance
what range does juxtacrine signal
adjacent
what does paracrine signal
close proximity
what does autocrine signal
self stimulating
what is being signaled?
hormones, lipids, proteins, sometimes gases.
what is metabolism
The sum of all reactions, catabolic and anabolic reactions.
Refers to all the bodily activities and chemical reactions in an organism that maintains life.
what is catabolic reactions
breaks down compounds; generates energy (ATP).
what are anabolic reactions
creating compounds; consumes energy (ATP).
what is metabolism related to
body temperature
what is metabolic rate
Rate at which an organism uses energy to power these reactions.
what does leptin do
a hormone that is secreted in order to feel satiated; long term.
what does ghrelin do
a hormone that is secreted before eating for salivation; short term.
what is the metabolic pathway
Protein A to Amino Acid B through enzyme X, so on and so forth by enzyme Z and Y until we get the final product.
pathway for glucose
Glucose is broken down, releasing ATP through each step, resulting in CO2 and H2O.
what two phases are used for nutrient utilization
absorptive and postabsorptive
what is the absorptive phase
occurs when ingested nutrients enter the bloodstream from the GI tract.
Some of the ingested nutrients are used for immediate energy needs, others stored.
About 4 hours.
what is the postabsorptive phase
occurs when the GI tract is empty of nutrients, and body’s stores are used.
About 12 hours, but can go up to 2 weeks.
what are the main sources of nutrition
carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins.
Carbohydrates: mostly glucose; sometimes other sugars.
Lipids: Triglycerides; sometimes other fats.
Proteins: amino acids are broken down into ATP if starving; amino acids that are taken in are broken down into triglycerides.
what are the two most important metabolic organs
pancreas and liver
what does the liver do metabolically
filters toxins that are consumed; stores glucose in the form of glycogen; generates bile that emulsifies toxins to be secreted.
what does the pancreas do metabolically
makes and secretes key digestive enzymes, like amylase; also makes and secretes bicarbonate that neutralizes stomach acid.
what do glycosidic bonds do
Glycosidic bonds alpha 1 and 4 break down glycogen; alpha 1 and 6 break down starch.
what sugar does the skeleton store
glycogen
what two organs need energy constantly
heart and brain