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    Lab 2

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    energy drinks or sports drinks the best source of nutrients when replenishing glycogen store? The project that I am conducting is concerning the impact of the consumption of chocolate milk and its effects on protein turnover‚ muscle glycogen and performance during recovery from endurance exercise (2). The research regarding this material is relevant because it can possibly affect the way individuals replenish their glycogen stores following exercise to further improve their performance and over all

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    Muscular Dystrophy: any of a group of hereditary diseases marked by progressive wasting of certain "muscles." (Oxford) A general term for a group of inherited disorders which are characterized by progressive degeneration of skeletal muscles. A group of inherited progressive muscle disorders characterized by muscle weakness and eventual death of the muscle tissues. Examples include “Duchenne muscular dystrophy” and “Becker’s muscular dystrophy.” (NCIt) All of the muscles may be affected. Or‚ only

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    An Athlete's Diet

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    is fueled. The human body uses carbohydrate as the primary source of energy for sustained‚ strenuous physical activity. In fact‚ some fifty-percent of the energy your body uses comes from carbohydrates‚ specifically glucose‚ and its storage form‚ glycogen (Rady Rolfes‚ Pinna‚ and Whitney‚ 2006). That is the energy you are using while you exercise‚ while your body will burn more fat for energy when you are at rest. It is of utmost importance to make sure enough carbohydrate is included in your diet

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    Homeostasis notes

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    concentration Define glycogenesis Define gluconeogenesis Explain the role of the liver in the above two processes Describe the negative feedback control of glucose including the roles of insulin and glucagon Explain the effect of adrenalin on glycogen breakdown and synthesis Describe and explain the second messenger model of adrenaline and glucagon action State that there are two types of diabetes Explain the causes and symptoms of diabetes Explain the control of diabetes Including the

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    Hypoglycemia

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    Case Study 1 1.) Define hypoglycemia. What are hypoglycemic blood glucose values in an adult? Hypoglycemia: Low blood glucose level that results from too much insulin‚ not enough food‚ or excess activity. It is defined as the presence of Whipple’s triad: manifestations consistent with low blood glucose‚ a low plasma glucose concentration‚ and resolution of symptoms or signs after plasma glucose concentration is raised. Four common causes are: 1.) excess insulin‚ 2.) deficient intake or absorption

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    Nutrition

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    1. (TCO 2) In the body‚ the major storage sites for glycogen are the: (Points : 1) | Muscles and liver. kidney and muscles. liver and kidney. liver and pancreas. | 2. (TCO 2) Which of the following enzymes is found in the mouth? (Points : 1) | Lactase Maltase Pancreatic amylase Salivary amylase | 3. (TCO 2) After a meal‚ which hormone is responsible for moving glucose into the body’s cells? (Points : 1) | Glucagon Estrogen CCK Insulin | 4. (TCO 1) What is the major

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    energy available from the food we eat must eventually be transferred into ATP before the muscle cell can utilize them Actively contracting muscles obtain Adenosine Tri phosphate (ATP) from glucose stored in the blood stream and the breakdown of glycogen stored in the muscles. The body stores an energy rich compound in the muscles called phosphocreatine (PC). This breaks down and the free phosphate joins with Adenosine

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    QUESTIONS 1. What are other sources of glycogen? Of starch? a. Other sources of glycogen- Aside from the liver‚ it can also be found in skeletal muscles (for energy during strenuous exercise). It also occurs in tissues including adipose tissues‚ heart muscles‚ kidneys and the brain. It is also found in yeast‚ bacteria‚ fungi‚ molds and algae‚ oysters‚ and shellfish. b. Other sources of starch- Foods that are high in starch include breads‚ grains‚ cereals‚ pasta‚ rice‚ potatoes‚ peas

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    Muscle Fibres

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    exercise fuel; whereas fat sources (plasma free fatty acids derived from adipose tissue and intramuscular triglycerides) are relatively plentiful‚ carbohydrate sources (plasma glucose derived from the liver or dietary carbohydrate intake‚ and muscle glycogen stores) are limited” (Burke‚ 2004‚ pg. 15). When the body limits carb intakes to only what is essential and increasing fats and proteins will more efficiently burn

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    NTFS 4536 Metabolic Nutrition Study Guide for Exam 3 Chapter 7: Integration & Regulation of Metabolism: Fed versus Fasted State 1. What can be used to make fat?  Carbs can be converted to fat‚ however lipogenesis from glucose is less effective o Weight gain from CHO thought to be caused by sparing lipolysis rather than direct CHO lipogenesis o PDH Complex main link of glucose metabolism to FA synthesis (pyruvate  acetyl CoA)  Most AAs can serve as precursors for fat synthesis

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