Briefly outline the role of the liver in glucose metabolism
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During the absorptive state, under insulin control, the liver takes in glucose and converts it to glycogen, the inert storage form. In the postabsorptive state, the liver releases glucose into the circulation to maintain homeostasis. The glucose comes from the glycogenolysis or gluconeogenesis. Additionally, the liver converts lactic acid released from skeletal muscle back into glucose. Epinephrine, growth hormone, glucagon, glucocorticoids, and other hormones trigger glucose release.
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Cardiac output equals the
A. end diastolic volume minus end systolic volume. B. blood pressure multiplied by heart rate. C. heart rate multiplied by stroke volume. D. stroke volume divided by heart rate. E. cardiac reserve minus the stroke volume.
An increased secretion of H+ ions in the kidney has the greatest direct effect on the tubular secretion of ____ ions
a. calcium b. chloride c. phosphate d. potassium e. sodium
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of large body size for mammals that live in cold environments. Go beyond the information presented in the chapter
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________ have 46 chromosomes, whereas ________ have 23
A) Spermatogonia; primary spermatocytes B) Type A spermatogonia; type B spermatogonia C) Primary spermatocytes; spermatids D) Secondary spermatocytes; primary spermatocytes E) Spermatids; spermatozoa