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26 October, 23:11

Regarding the absorptive (fed) state, read each of the scenarios below. Then click and drag them into the appropriate category to identify whether each pertains to carbohydrates, fats, or amino acids.

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  1. 26 October, 23:21
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    carbohydrates:

    ●glycogenolysis may be required

    ●certain amino acids can be converted to glucose as a replacement for this

    ●the liver stores enough glycogen for about 4 hrs after the last meal

    The term glycogenolysis, conversion of amino acids to glucose and glycogen are related with carbohydrates

    Fats:

    ●glycerol is converted to a usable energy source

    ●may have to be oxidized to ketone bodies

    The term conversion of glycerol to energy source and use of ketone bodies are common in fats

    Proteins:

    ●last resort as an energy source

    ●muscle cells begin to atrophy if glycogen and fat reserves are depleted

    ●an extreme wasting called cachexia

    This all relates to protein explaining why it's the last resort of energy source
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