Biochemistry · Carbohydrate Metabolism

Integrated regulation of blood glucose

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Quick Orientation

Section

Definition

Objective
Understand the core idea
Keywords
70 to 100 mg/dl, 120 to 140 mg/dl

Terminology

Objective
Learn the main facts and relationships
Keywords
Hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, glycosuria

Sources of blood glucose

Objective
Learn the main facts and relationships
Keywords
glycogenolysis, gluconeogenesis, 18 g

Utilization of blood glucose

Objective
Learn the main facts and relationships
Keywords
two-thirds, one-third, renal threshold (160 to 180 mg/dl)

Role of hormones in blood glucose homeostasis

Objective
Learn the main facts and relationships
Keywords
Role of hormones in blood glucose homeostasis

Clinical Correlation

Objective
Connect the mechanism to clinical findings
Keywords
Hyperglycemia, Hypoglycemia, Glycosuria

Definition