Glycogen

Identify the benefits of each secretion produced by the following: 1. Uterine glands • The uterine glands secrete a glycogen-rich product. This secretion of glycogen-rich product takes place after ovulation. The substance being secreted is key for the development and survival of a fetus/embryo. 2. Leydig cells • Leydig cells form and secrete testosterone. The testosterone is secreted in response…

Effects of Exogenous Ketone Supplementation by Shannon Kesl, et al. Background on Ketosis: Ketosis is the state of regularly producing ketones, from using the body's fat reserves for fuel, instead of glucose. When glucose or glycogen is not available, because of diet, fasting or metabolic deficiency (like diabetes) the body will break down protein (amino acids) and (in the long term) break down fats for fuel. This fat break down releases ketones-- a carboxyl (Carbon-Oxygen) group bound to…

Sugar in any form is the most craved for food in the modern world. It seems totally impossible to live without it and it is the most delicious form of food as well. You can never be done with a bite of chocolate doughnuts or Christmas cookies or strawberry shortcake or chocolate fudge brownie. But did you know that by giving in to your sugar cravings you are ruining your health? Sugar is addictive and I have experienced it myself. Even now when I control my sugar consumption I get carried away…

Running head: DIFFERENCES OF ANIMAL CELLS VS. PLANT CELLS Differences of Animal Cells Vs. Plant Cells Hosheni Lakeraj Hudson County Community College DIFFERENCES OF ANIMAL CELLS VS. PLANT CELLS A plant cell is a eukaryotic cell, which is basically a membrane-bound nucleus. The DNA is located in a plant cell which is contained in the nucleus. Along with having a nucleus, plant cells have membrane-bound organelles. These organelles are accountable for constructing hormones and…

Amino Hydrate was created to meet the body's need to stay hydrated, while sparing that hard-earned muscle. What makes Amino Hydrate unique is that it utilizes key forms of electrolytes and branched chain amino acids, while maintaining optimal concentration levels (osmolarity) to prevent further dehydration. Simply put, most sports drinks actually dehydrate individuals because they are too concentrated with sugars and have less than optimal levels of electrolytes. The combination of branched…

Introduction The liver is the second largest organ in the human body after skin considered as the largest gland in the body as it is about 2 percent of the whole body Weight in the adult around 3 pound in weight. The normal color of the liver is reddish brown it is located behind the ribcage on the upper right side Of the abdomen protected by rib cage. The live has a main function the filtration od the blood as it considered the liver is the most important Organ in human body as it has more…

1. The actual volume of oxygen consumed per minute, V̇O2, is calculated using an equation that is a reasonable estimate, but one must keep in mind that said equation is based on the fact that both the volume of inspired and expired air are equal and that there is no change within the gases that are stored inside the body. The same can be said for the equation that is used to calculate the volume of carbon dioxide that is produced per minute, V̇CO2. However, since it there is in fact a change in…

During an extended time, your body goes through various stages of energy use and, typically, anytime after a strenuous hour of physical activity, your muscle and liver glycogen stores start to become depleted and sports drinks come in to help. After this time of prolonged vigorous training, water and the body’s ability to retain it are critical. The body losses water through perspiration and sweating, which contains salts…

Digestion is the process of breaking down food by mechanical and enzymatic action in the alimentary canal into substances that can be used by the body. The process of digestion is the way that the body obtains nutrients, fats, carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins necessary to maintain life. Carbohydrates are comprised of complex sugars, which the body will convert to simple sugars for use in numerous ways. Fats are comprised of fatty acids and glycerol. Proteins are made up of many types of…

Hypovolemia is a state in which the blood volume, specifically the volume of the blood plasma, is decreased. This can also lead to an imbalance in the volume contraction, or a decrease in the volume of body fluid, which includes osmolytes. Hypervolemia is often linked with sodium depletion, and is distinctly different from dehydration. Causes include loss of blood, loss of plasma, and loss of osmolytes via diarrhea and vomiting. It is recognized by tachycardia and diminished blood pressure, as…