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What happens to glucose and amino acids when they are absorbed into the blood stream?
After the glucose is absorbed into the blood it is taken to the liver and is either stored or distributed to cells throughout the body for energy. To provide enough energy for the body the liver regulates blood glucose levels. Example: excess glucose is converted to glycogen in the liver and is stored. Likewise, if blood sugar levels fall it is reconverted back to glucose. Not sure about amino acids :P
Where does glucose and calcium enter the blood?
All nutrients we have taken are absorbed into the blood in the small intestine. The excess are stored in the liver from where if required is again absorbed into the blood.
Muscle cells when an individual is excerising heavily and when the muscle becomes oxygen deprived convert pyruvate to lactate What happens to the lactate in the skeletal muscle cells?
The lactate is taken to the liver and converted back to pyruvate.
What is the gas that is taken from the air and converted to glucose in photosynthesis?
The gas that is taken from the air by the plants is carbon dioxide.
What happens if you cut down on fat and carbs and have a lot of sugar instead?
Sugar is pure carbohydrate so it makes no difference if you cut down on your other carbohydrates if the sugar intake is great enough. Furthermore a rapid increase in blood glucose levels will lead to the sugar being taken up by muscle and liver and converted to fat (in the liver) or a precursor like lactic acid (muscle) that is then converted to fat later on (liver).
What is more damaging to your liver morphine or oxycodone?
Neither in and of itself is damaging to the liver. Opioids are some of the safest drugs available as far as organ health goes. However, anything taken in excess can be damaging. Sometimes oxycodone is prescribed with Tylenol, and when this is the case it is the Tylenol that can damage the liver, if taken in excess. As always, take these meds as prescribed and you should have no trouble.
Will a toxicology report show liver failure or an excess of acetaminophen?
They usually try to collect tissue samples from the liver, so they would know of damage to the liver. They also test the blood for toxins so they would know of any drug they had taken.
Where is carbon taken in by plants during photosynthesis stored?
Carbon dioxide is taken in by plants, and converted to glucose during photosynthesis. Most plants convert the glucose to starch for storage. It may be retained in the leaves, and sometimes it's stored in a seed, or in a special organ for vegetative reproduction such as a potato tuber.
How does metformin work?
Metformin is an anti-hyperglycemic. It is known as an insulin sensitizer in that it allows for glucose to be more sensitive to the insulin that a Type 2 diabetic makes allowing for more glucose to be taken in and used by the cell. Meformin also decreases the amount of glucose made by the liver as well as decreases the absorption of glucose in the small intestine.
What are the precautions associated with using cinnamon bark?
Not to be taken by pregnant or nursing women, children under 2 years or those with inflammatory liver disease. Considered toxic if taken in excess and possible allergic reaction. And more . . .
What causes liver disease?
Hepatitis microbes, alcohol in excess over time, tropical diseases, genetic problems, immunosuppressive problems, drug abuse (legal and illegal), side effects from drugs, bacterial and viral problems can all damage the liver and cause liver disease.
When does glycolysis happen?
Glycolysis is the first step of respiration (both aerobic and anaerobic). Thus it begins whenever respiration begins.
