How does glucagon affect blood glucose levels? Glucagon causes the liver to convert stored glycogen into glucose‚ which is released into the bloodstream. High blood glucose levels stimulate the release of insulin. 12. Sucrase splits sucrose into _________ and __________. glucose and fructose 13. Sucrase is found in which part of the GI tract?
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ENDOCRINE SYSTEM 1) KNOW ALL OF THE ENDOCRINE GLAND & HOROMONES * Hypothalamus Although it is part of the brain‚ the hypothalamus secretes several hormones and is very closely related to the activity of the endocrine system. * The hormones it secretes are: * Releasing hormones – stimulate the secretion of specific anterior pituitary hormones * Release inhibiting hormones – inhibit the secretion of specific anterior pituitary hormones Pituitary * A small
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processes. As early as the third decade of life there is a general reduction in size‚ elasticity and strength of all mass continues throughout the elder years. Muscle fibers continue to become smaller in diameter due to a decrease in reserves of ATP‚ glycogen‚ myoglobin and number of myofibrils. As result‚ as the body ages‚ muscular activity becomes less efficient and requires more effort to accomplish given task. The elderly are less efficient at creating the heat necessary to drive the important biochemical
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When the baby is born its circulation needs to be changed because now the baby must breathe by own using its lungs. Increased level of pO2 causes spasm of the umbilical arteries and‚ as follows‚ decreased venous return to the right atrium. The vascular resistance in the lungs drops and all cardiac output flows through the pulmonary vessels now. Increased return to the heart through the pulmonary veins causes the raised pressure in the left atrium. As result of the changes described above foramen
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Alimentary System 1.1 – The burden of GI diseases • List the names of the organs of the alimentary tract • Mouth and Oesophagus • Stomach • Liver • Biliary system • Pancreas • Small intestine (consisting of duodenum‚ jejunum and ileum) • Large intestine (consisting of colon‚ rectum and anus) • Describe the symptoms and signs of alimentary tract disease Symptoms: General: • Anorexia • Weight loss • Anaemia
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A Can of Bull? Impulse Energy Drink Charley’s List of Questions Energy is the capacity to do work 1. Nature of each ingredient on the cans: Xcitrusblast: Amino acid: l-taurine‚ l-glutamine‚ Acid: Citric acid‚ pantothenic acid‚ hcl Concentrated water-based extraction: adaptogen blend Sugar: sucralose‚ acesulfame potassium‚ Vitamin: Niacin‚ cyanocobalamin Energy: Caffeine Salt: sodium benzoate‚ potassium sorbate‚ Dye: yellow 5 Redbull: Amino acid: taurine Acid: glucuranolactone
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rapidly depleted. One molecule of CP produces __one_ ATP. 6. Glucose is a major source of energy for synthesizing ATP. List the two sources of glucose: 1. .Glucose enters the muscle cell directly from the blood. 2.Glucose is produced by hydrolysis of glycogen stored in the muscle cell. 7. ____Glycolysis_________ is the process that breaks down glucose. Name two products of the breakdown of glucose: 1 Two ATP molecules 2.Pyruvic acid If oxygen is not available‚ pyruvic acid is converted to ___lactic_______
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Thermoregulation is a critical physiological function that is closely associated with the neonate’s survival. Extremely low birth weight infants have inefficient thermoregulation due to immaturity and care giver procedures such as umbilical line insertions‚ intubations‚ and chest xrays can lead to heat loss as well. As a result‚ infants may exhibit cold body temperatures after birth and during their first 12 hours of life. Thermoregulation plays a unique and crucial role in the nurturing and development
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BOARD OF INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION‚ KARACHI INTERMEDIATE EXAMINATION‚ 2013 (ANNUAL) Date: 18.05.2013 CHEMISTRY PAPER – II Max. Marks: 17 9:30 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. (Science Pre-Engineering & Pre-Medical Groups) Time: 20 minutes SECTION ‘A’ (MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS) – (M.C.Qs.) NOTE: i) This section consists of 17 part questions and all are to be answered. Each question carries one mark. ii) Do not copy down the part questions in your answerbook. Write only the answer in full against the proper
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produced from the pyruvate faster than the tissues can remove it‚ so lactate concentration begins to rise. First‚ ATP breaks down creating energy for the muscular contraction. Then it binds to the myosin head and reattaches itself creating contraction. Glycogen is the storage form of glucose and is used to generate energy faster‚ producing lactic acid‚ In order for exercise to continue for any length of time‚ ATP must quickly and continually be reformed. This is accomplished by finding other sources of
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