MB - Anabolic State Flashcards
1
Q
What does the adipose tissue store?
A
Triglycerides ONLY
2
Q
What does the liver store?
A
Carbon skeletons which are converted to:
–> Glycogen stores
–> Triglycerides
3
Q
What GLUT and Hexokinase isozymes are used in most tissues?
A
- GLUT 1+3
- HK I-III
4
Q
What GLUT and Hexokinase isozymes are used in the liver?
A
- GLUT2
- HK IV
5
Q
What GLUT and Hexokinase isozymes are used in muscles and adipose tissues
A
- GLUT4
- HK II
6
Q
What molecule can be used as alternative for glucose?
A
Fructose
7
Q
How does the use of fructose, result in a low level of fat stored?
A
As no glucose is used, insulin is not released, hence fat stores are not created
