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Nutritionn
AP
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The hormone which stimulates fat synthesis from glucose is: | insulin |
| Excessive fat metabolism, e.g. in unmanaged Type I diabetics, can lead to accumulation of _____ and acidosis. | ketone bodies |
| T,F Fats are readily converted to glucose when glycogen stores run low. | False |
| Hypersecretion of insulin occurs in: | Diabetes Type II reactive hypoglycemia |
| An excessive amount of ____ can cause hypoglycemia. | insulin |
| Deamination results in molecules of ____ which are excreted through the kidneys. | urea |
| Diabetes type I results from damage to the ______ pancreatic islet cells which secrete insufficient amounts of _______ | beta, insulin |
| The hormone which stimulates glucose synthesis from amino acids during severe stress conditions is: | cortisol |
| Management of diabetes Type I is through: | administration of insulin |
| Replacing glucose used in metabolism is the main function in the: | Post-absorptive phase |