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Fasting State Metabolism — Flashcards

Fasting State Metabolism — Flashcards

Fasting State Metabolism — Flashcards
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#1

Which metabolic pathways require an obligate activator? 1. _____2. Urea cycle

#2

Glucagon acts on the _____ (primarily) and adipose tissue

#3

RBCs and the _____ cannot utilize ketone bodies.

#4

Glucagon causes _____ fatty acid synthesis and increased lipolysis, which shunts substrates towards gluconeogenesis

#5

In a person starving for more than 18 hours, the source of energy is _____.

#6

During fasting and starvation, the priority is to supply sufficient glucose to the _____ and RBCs while preserving protein

#7

Effect of diabetes on hepatic glycolysis: _____ - Lack of PFK-2 activity due to low insulin - Impaired glucose trapping (reduced glucokinase) in the liver leads to hyperglycemia

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#8

_____ deficiency causes a buildup of pyruvate that gets shunted to lactate (via LDH) and alanine (via ALT)

Fasting State Metabolism Flashcards for NEET-PG

Study 8 flashcards on Fasting State Metabolism for NEET-PG Biochemistry. These active recall cards cover the key concepts, clinical associations, and high-yield facts from this chapter of Metabolic Integration. Each card is designed to test your understanding rather than just recognition, building stronger and more durable memories for exam day.

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There are 8 flashcards for Fasting State Metabolism, covering the key concepts, clinical correlations, and high-yield facts from this chapter of Metabolic Integration.
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