Understanding the molecular biologist
... variants of virtually each gene are encountered in the general population. Gene mutations can be documented by restriction fragment gene polymorphism (RFLP) or direct sequencing of specific genes. Based on epidemiological data, it is recognized that several human diseases have a genetic origin. Iden ...
... variants of virtually each gene are encountered in the general population. Gene mutations can be documented by restriction fragment gene polymorphism (RFLP) or direct sequencing of specific genes. Based on epidemiological data, it is recognized that several human diseases have a genetic origin. Iden ...
Pancreas
... Insulin and the control of blood sugar levels. After a meal blood ……….. levels increase. As a result the pancreas releases ……………. This enables the cells to absorb ………….., required for respiration, and also causes the ………. to convert excess glucose to insoluble …………… for storage. When blood sugar le ...
... Insulin and the control of blood sugar levels. After a meal blood ……….. levels increase. As a result the pancreas releases ……………. This enables the cells to absorb ………….., required for respiration, and also causes the ………. to convert excess glucose to insoluble …………… for storage. When blood sugar le ...
MOLECULES IN CELLS - SITH-ITB
... Specific binding areas - such as antibodies that bind specifically to foreign substances to identify them to the body's immune system. Specific carriers - including membrane transport proteins that move substances across cell membranes, such as the blood protein hemoglobin which carries oxygen, iron ...
... Specific binding areas - such as antibodies that bind specifically to foreign substances to identify them to the body's immune system. Specific carriers - including membrane transport proteins that move substances across cell membranes, such as the blood protein hemoglobin which carries oxygen, iron ...
Insulin Synthesis
... • More common in some ethnic groups • Insulin resistance keeps blood glucose too high ...
... • More common in some ethnic groups • Insulin resistance keeps blood glucose too high ...
Homeostasis - centralmountainbiology
... alveoli. • Blood flowing to the alveoli contains more carbon dioxide than oxygen. • So carbon dioxide crosses through blood cell membrane into the air in the lungs. • Oxygen passes through blood cell membrane into the blood cell. ...
... alveoli. • Blood flowing to the alveoli contains more carbon dioxide than oxygen. • So carbon dioxide crosses through blood cell membrane into the air in the lungs. • Oxygen passes through blood cell membrane into the blood cell. ...
13. Endocrine: diabetes
... When were they first diagnosed Type 1 vs Type 2 What medications are they taking (or diet only) How much insulin do they use / how frequently ...
... When were they first diagnosed Type 1 vs Type 2 What medications are they taking (or diet only) How much insulin do they use / how frequently ...
physiological responses to physical activity
... Carbohydrates take a lot longer to break down and be absorbed into the bloodstream, thus having a slower, more ...
... Carbohydrates take a lot longer to break down and be absorbed into the bloodstream, thus having a slower, more ...
Diabetes Blood Sugar and Glucose Testing
... Keeping a log of your blood glucose results, as well as the effects of lifestyle factors, such as diet and exercise, is an important step in optimally managing diabetes. This is especially true for individuals who take insulin, because the timing and dosing of insulin is more effectively ascertained ...
... Keeping a log of your blood glucose results, as well as the effects of lifestyle factors, such as diet and exercise, is an important step in optimally managing diabetes. This is especially true for individuals who take insulin, because the timing and dosing of insulin is more effectively ascertained ...
Hyperglycemia Syndromes - UT Health Science Center
... Correcting the hyperosmolar state and dehydration is the initial aim of therapy. Insulin therapy should be undertaken only after the patient is stable ...
... Correcting the hyperosmolar state and dehydration is the initial aim of therapy. Insulin therapy should be undertaken only after the patient is stable ...
Organization of Regulation of the Human Body I. Organization of Life
... II. Basic Functions of Organisms involves the Organ Systems What Do Organ Systems Do? A. Maintenance of Boundaries stable internal conditions - separation of organism from outside world protection from pathogens. Protect the body against injury and attack a cell - cell membrane (semipermeable - sele ...
... II. Basic Functions of Organisms involves the Organ Systems What Do Organ Systems Do? A. Maintenance of Boundaries stable internal conditions - separation of organism from outside world protection from pathogens. Protect the body against injury and attack a cell - cell membrane (semipermeable - sele ...
glucosehomeostatis2
... molecules used by most cells during the post absorptive phase and during fasting? What are the only two molecules that can be used as fuel by the nervous system? What is meant by the term “glucose sparing?” By what means is plasma glucose maintained in or near the normal range even with prolonged fa ...
... molecules used by most cells during the post absorptive phase and during fasting? What are the only two molecules that can be used as fuel by the nervous system? What is meant by the term “glucose sparing?” By what means is plasma glucose maintained in or near the normal range even with prolonged fa ...
Building Macromolecules Notes
... atoms. Proteins are the construction materials for body parts such as hair, skin, nails, and blood. Amino acids are the building blocks (or monomers) that make up most proteins ...
... atoms. Proteins are the construction materials for body parts such as hair, skin, nails, and blood. Amino acids are the building blocks (or monomers) that make up most proteins ...
DM_Overview
... Diabetes Mellitus Type 1: destruction of pancreatic beta cells leading to insulin deficiency (10%) Type 2: insulin resistance with varying degrees of insulin deficiency (80%) Gestational: insulin resistance created by anti-insulin hormones secreted by placenta during pregnancy Other causes: drugs, ...
... Diabetes Mellitus Type 1: destruction of pancreatic beta cells leading to insulin deficiency (10%) Type 2: insulin resistance with varying degrees of insulin deficiency (80%) Gestational: insulin resistance created by anti-insulin hormones secreted by placenta during pregnancy Other causes: drugs, ...
Hormonal regulation of glycaemia
... • Stimulates amino acid mobilization from muscle protein • Stimulates gluconeogenesis • Stimulates FA release from adipose tissue ...
... • Stimulates amino acid mobilization from muscle protein • Stimulates gluconeogenesis • Stimulates FA release from adipose tissue ...
Human Body Systems
... Step 1 – cellular respiration 1. Glycolysis – glucose (the body’s major fuel) is broken down into 1.pyruvic acid and 2.energy. Glycolysis does NOT require oxygen. ...
... Step 1 – cellular respiration 1. Glycolysis – glucose (the body’s major fuel) is broken down into 1.pyruvic acid and 2.energy. Glycolysis does NOT require oxygen. ...
Biochemistry
... and fold the polypeptide into α-helices and β-pleated sheets; these constitute the polypeptide’s secondary structure. • (c) The polypeptide folds further to form its tertiary structure. These folds are stabilized by R-group interactions. • (d) The clustering of two or more polypeptides in a tertiary ...
... and fold the polypeptide into α-helices and β-pleated sheets; these constitute the polypeptide’s secondary structure. • (c) The polypeptide folds further to form its tertiary structure. These folds are stabilized by R-group interactions. • (d) The clustering of two or more polypeptides in a tertiary ...
Insulin, Glucose and You Insulin and Glucose When you hear the
... Insulin, Glucose and You Insulin and Glucose When you hear the word insulin, you may think of a drug taken by people who have diabetes. While this is true, what you may not know is that insulin is one of the many important hormones created in the human body. Insulin is important to the body. It allo ...
... Insulin, Glucose and You Insulin and Glucose When you hear the word insulin, you may think of a drug taken by people who have diabetes. While this is true, what you may not know is that insulin is one of the many important hormones created in the human body. Insulin is important to the body. It allo ...
Excretory system
... – Loop of Henle reabsorbs any glucose and salt it needs . The water follows the salt by osmosis. ...
... – Loop of Henle reabsorbs any glucose and salt it needs . The water follows the salt by osmosis. ...
SI Powerpoint: Control of Metabolism
... Compare and contrast type I and type II diabetes mellitus with respect to: Age of onset Why blood glucose levels are high Is insulin deficient? Recommended treatment Are beta islet cells damaged? How does parathyroid hormone and/or vitamin D3 (1, 25-dihydroxyvitamin D3) affect: Reabsorption of calci ...
... Compare and contrast type I and type II diabetes mellitus with respect to: Age of onset Why blood glucose levels are high Is insulin deficient? Recommended treatment Are beta islet cells damaged? How does parathyroid hormone and/or vitamin D3 (1, 25-dihydroxyvitamin D3) affect: Reabsorption of calci ...
Notes. - Glow Blogs
... When starch is changed into glucose, water molecules are involved in splitting the starch polymer and the reaction is called hydrolysis. (C6H10O5)n + nH2O ----------> nC6H12O6 Polysaccharide molecule + water molecules ----------> monosaccharide molecules Sucrose can also be split up (hydrolysed) in ...
... When starch is changed into glucose, water molecules are involved in splitting the starch polymer and the reaction is called hydrolysis. (C6H10O5)n + nH2O ----------> nC6H12O6 Polysaccharide molecule + water molecules ----------> monosaccharide molecules Sucrose can also be split up (hydrolysed) in ...
Chapter 12 Handout
... –Ion-____________________ interactions –____________________ bonds –Ionic interactions –____________________ forces and dipole-dipole interactions may also be involved as an enzyme-substrate complex forms. Denaturation The bonds responsible for holding the protein chains in particular shapes are oft ...
... –Ion-____________________ interactions –____________________ bonds –Ionic interactions –____________________ forces and dipole-dipole interactions may also be involved as an enzyme-substrate complex forms. Denaturation The bonds responsible for holding the protein chains in particular shapes are oft ...
Chemical Basis of Life (Chapter 2) Matter
... Potential energy: energy contained in objects because of its position or internal state but that is NOT doing work at the time. Ex: Objects that have the capacity to move but are not moving ...
... Potential energy: energy contained in objects because of its position or internal state but that is NOT doing work at the time. Ex: Objects that have the capacity to move but are not moving ...
Slide 1 - Life Learning Cloud
... Alcohol - barley grains are soaked in water. Germination begins and enzymes break down the starch in the grains into a sugary solution (malting). This solution is used as an energy source for the yeast. The yeast and sugar mixture is fermented to produce alcohol, when hops are often added to give th ...
... Alcohol - barley grains are soaked in water. Germination begins and enzymes break down the starch in the grains into a sugary solution (malting). This solution is used as an energy source for the yeast. The yeast and sugar mixture is fermented to produce alcohol, when hops are often added to give th ...
Understanding how muscles get energy
... Respiration is the chemical reaction that releases energy from food that you have eaten. Some of your food is digested in the intestines to convert it to glucose. The glucose travels in the bloodstream to all the cells of your body. ...
... Respiration is the chemical reaction that releases energy from food that you have eaten. Some of your food is digested in the intestines to convert it to glucose. The glucose travels in the bloodstream to all the cells of your body. ...