Carbohydrate Metabolism — Flashcards

Glycogen synthase is regulated via positive feedback by _____, cortisol, and glucose-6-phosphate

_____ is converted into pyruvate via the enzyme pyruvate kinase

_____ is converted into galactose and glucose by the enzyme lactase (intestinal brush border)

Gluconeogenesis occurs primarily in the _____, but necessary enzymes are also found in the kidney and intestinal epithelium

Glucagon increases blood glucose concentration by increasing _____, while simultaneously inhibiting glycogen formation from glucose

Glucocorticoids are a potent stimulator for _____, thus they are essential for survival during fasting

_____ is converted to sorbitol via the enzyme aldose reductase

Galactose is converted to _____ via the enzyme galactokinase

Phosphofructosekinase-1 is regulated via positive feedback by _____ and fructose-2,6-bisphospate

Reducing disaccharides include _____ and maltose