Metabolism & Nutrition, Part 2

What happens to excess amino acids in the body?

• Stored directly as amino acids

• Converted and stored as fat or glycogen

• Excreted as waste

• Used immediately for energy

How is glucose transported into cells for energy?

• Using insulin as a key

• Through passive diffusion

• Via glucagon activation

• By converting into fatty acids first

What is the primary role of insulin in the body?

• Increasing blood sugar levels

• Moving glucose from the blood into cells for storage

• Converting proteins into amino acids

• Breaking down glucose for immediate energy

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Which lipoprotein is known as 'good' cholesterol?

• Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)

• Intermediate-density lipoprotein (IDL)

• High-density lipoprotein (HDL)

• Very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL)

What triggers the body to enter gluconeogenesis?

• Excess protein intake

• Lack of glucose and glycogen stores

• Overproduction of insulin

• High blood sugar levels