Can you explain the absorptive and postabsorptive states in metabolism and nutrition along with the hormones like insulin and glucagon along with their functions?

Q: Compare metabolism during the absorptive and postabsorptive states.

A: Metabolism can be defined as all the chemical reactions that occurs inside the body to keep the…

Q: summarizes nutrient metabolism during the absorptive state

A: The alimentary canal is a long tube inside the body. Any food in the alimentary canal is outside the…

Q: A patient arrives at the emergency room in an unconscious condition. A medical emergency bracelet…

A: Medical emergencies include serious illness and injury. Usually, these are harmful and even cause…

Q: Explain the roles of insulin and glucagon in the absorptive and postabsorptive states.?

A: Glucagon can be characterized as the peptide chemical that is delivered with the assistance of alpha…

Q: Describe how hormones regulate metabolic rate and appetite.

A: Hormones are defined as the chemical messenger that travels in the blood stream and moves to various…

Q: When does the level of insulin spike? Why? When does the level of glucagon drop? Why? How might…

A: Hormones are defined as the type of chemical messengers that are secreted by the endocrine glands…

Q: Describe how the pancreatic hormones interact to regulate blood glucose levels.

A: The pancreas will regulate the macronutrient digestion and hence metabolism/energy homeostasis by…

Q: Why Do Diabetics Excrete Glucose in Their Urine?

A: Diabetes is a physiological condition that leads to too much sugar in the blood causing high blood…

Q: The pancreas produces tiny amounts of insulin 24 hours a day. This small amount of insulin keeps…

A: Our body has a  wonderful system for controlling and utilizing the glucose. Especially the pancreas…

Q: Explain how appetite is controlled by the brain. What is the benefit ofhaving a hormone released…

A: The region in the brain known as hypothalamus contains several nuclei that combines peripheral…

Q: Can you identify three other hormones other than insulin and glucagon that might affect glucose…

A: Answer. The Islets of Langerhans are a group of cells within the pancreas that secrete insulin and…

Q: Leptin inhibits and ghrelin stimulates appetite. Is true or false

A: Hormones are chemical messengers that are secreted by various glands and released into the…

Q: A patient arrives at the emergency room in an unconscious condition. A medical emergency bracelet…

A: KEY WORDS:- Diabetic coma - is a medical emergency. It may happen by severe low blood sugar,…

Q: Using a diagram, summarize the events of the absorptive state.

A: The nutrients obtained from the food is used immediately or stored in the cells for later purpose.…

Q: Summarize the major fates of glucose during the absorptive phase?

A: The absorptive state is the period in which the gastrointestinal tract is full and the anabolic…

Q: Some types of hormones regulate appetite. Which the hormones trigger the feeling of hunger and which…

A: The hormone which majorly triggers the feeling of hunger is Ghrelin. It is also known as the “hunger…

Q: The chemical bisphenol-A (BPA) is used to make plastic bottles and to line cans. Evidence from…

A: Endocrine disruptors are defined as hormonally active agents or chemicals where they play a major…

Q: Under what circumstances might the appetite-suppressing action of leptin be counterproductive?

A: Leptin is the specific hormone to control hunger. it is made up of adipose cell and the cells of…

Q: If glucagon is not functioning properly in a patient, what do you predict will occur in the…

A: Glucagon is a peptide hormone produced by pancreatic alpha cells.

Q: How is the disturbance in lipid metabolism is influenced by the endocrine system?

A: The human body is a complex and well coordinated assembly of organ systems and tissues. All of these…

Q: How do the liver and adipose tissue metabolize glucose during the absorptive state?

A: The fraction of the absorbed amino acids are taken up by the liver on the other hand the amino acids…

Q: What role does neuropeptide Y play in control of appetite? Where do its effects take place?

A: Neuropeptide Y is a long chain of 36 amino acids involved in various homeostatic and physiological…

Q: Why is fad dieting detrimental and usually not successful

A: A fad diet is a diet that is fashionable for a brief period of time, similar to fads in fashion, but…

Q: Identify the key features of the feedback loop that regulates your blood sugar after a meal.…

A: Normal blood sugar level is 120mg/DL of blood. It is very important to regulate the blood sugar…

Q: What hormone primarily regulates the absorptive state,and what are the major effects of this…

A: The absorptive state is referred to as the period at which the gastrointestinal tract is full, and…

Q: Why do type 1 and type 2 diabetics need to work so much harder to maintain glucose homeostasis than…

A: Diabetes is a metabolic disorder characterized by high levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. This…

Q: Describe how insulin and glucagon collectively regulate the levelof glucose in the blood

A: Hormones that act to return body conditions to within acceptable limits from opposite extremes are…

Q: Leptin and insulin have similar functions; both are hormones that:

A: The chemical messenger molecules that present in our body is known as hormone. They form in one part…

Q: Write the summary of critical points in transition from the absorptive state to the postabsorptive…

A: Food is essential for the body liberation of energy. After taking food it enters the stomach and…

Q: Identify the major components of a negative feedback loop and explain what would happen if secretion…

A: Homeostasis is a physiological mechanism that aims to maintain a balanced environment within the…

Q: List the events of the Absorptive and Postabsorptive States?

A: The food that we eat is processed by the body to immediately obtain nutrients and energy from it.…

Q: In the absence of food consumption, the rate of gluconeogenesis (GNG) tends to increase. Explain why…

A: Introduction Gluconeogenesis (GNG) is a metabolic pathway in which glucose is produced from non…

Q: Insulin has what effect on potassium levels

A: Insulin is an important chemical (hormone) secreted by the pancreas that regulates the levels of…

Q: A young adult female needs a caloric intake of 2100 Cal/day. Her basal caloric requirement is only…

A: Introduction: In nourishment or nutrition, calories allude to the energy individuals get from the…

Q: What stimulates net glucose uptake by the liver during the absorptive state but gluconeogenesis and…

A: The liver is a very important organ in the regulation of metabolism in the human body. It performs…

Q: If a person wants to lose weight, why is it better to reduce caloric intake moderately over a long…

A: Obesity is one of the most common health issues faced by people of almost every age group. It refers…

Q: Which of the following demonstrates a negative feedback response? a   opening of voltage-gated…

A: Negative feedback is described as the reaction which causes a decrease in function. This occurs as a…