IB SEHS: 3.2 Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolism

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What are the major storage sites for triglycerides?

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Skeletal muscle and Adipose tissue.

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What is the function of glucagon during fasting?

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Stimulate the breakdown of glycogen into glucose.

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What is an example of a catabolic reaction?

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The production of glucose from glycogen.

Front

Which organ is a major storage site for glycogen?

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Liver.

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What is aerobic catabolism?

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Chemical reactions that break down complex organic compounds into simpler compounds in the presence of oxygen.

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What is the primary role of adipose tissue?

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Storage of energy in the form of triglycerides.

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Define catabolism.

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The metabolic process that breaks down molecules to obtain energy.

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What is the role of insulin in carbohydrate metabolism?

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Stimulates the uptake of glucose into cells and promotes glycogen synthesis.

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What is glycogenolysis?

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The process of breaking down glycogen into glucose.

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What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

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Aerobic respiration requires oxygen, while anaerobic respiration does not.