ANP 1107 Chapter Notes - Chapter 16 and 24: Membrane Transport, Chylomicron, Lipoprotein Lipase

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Anatomy and Physiology
• Course: ANP 1107
• Professor: Joanna Komorowski

Document Summary

Define absorptive state and justify the key role of insulin in its metabolic regulation. Define the post absorptive state and describe roles of glucagon and other supporting mechanisms in the maintenance of blood glucose levels. Dynamic state where organic molecules o the body are continuously broken down and rebuilt. Body has nutrient pools which are stores of amino acids, carbs, and fats. Liver, adipose tissue, and skeletal muscle are the primary effector organs. Body"s total supply of free amino acids. We lose amino acids through urine, hair, and skin and we replace them via our diet. 2 major differences between amino acid pools. Fats and carbohydrates are oxidized directly to produce energy, amino acids supply energy only after being converted to a carbohydrate intermediate (keto acid) Excess carbohydrates and fat can be stored, but amino acids are oxidized and stored as fat or glycogen. Metabolic controls equalize blood concentrations of energy sources between two nutritional states absorptive and post-absorptive.