fates of Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins
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| When is the Absorptive State? |
nutrients entering blood from the GI tract |
| What is the Metabolic Goal of the Absorptive State? |
IMMDIATE Energy needs & STORAGE of Excess Calories |
| What is the fate of most Glucose during the Absorptive State? |
CO2 + H2O + ATP (immediate) |
| What would be the fate of Glucose going to the Liver/Muscle? |
Glycogen (stored) |
| What would be the fate of Glucose going to the Liver? |
3 FA & 1 Glycerol --> Triglycerols --> Adipose |
| What is the fate of most Triglycerols during the Absorptive State? |
FA & Glycerols --> CO2 + H2O + ATP (rarely used immediately) |
| Why is the ATP formed by dietary fats rarely used immediately? |
usually still plenty of Glucose readily available |
| What is the fate of most dietary Proteins ? |
Amino Acids --> Protein Synthesis --> enzymes, protein, anti-bodies |
| What is the fate of the dietary Proteins that go to the Liver/Muscle? |
Amino Acid Pool |
| What is the fate of the dietary Proteins? |
AA--> Damination --> Keto Acid + Ammonia = Urea |
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