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Lipolysis is the breakdown of fat stored in fat cells. During this process, free fatty acids are released into the bloodstream and circulate throughout the body. Ketones are produced, and are found in large quantities in ketosis (a state in metabolism occurring when the liver converts fat into fatty acids and ketone bodies which can be used by the body for energy.). Lipolysis testing strips such as Ketostix are used to recognize ketosis.
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What is the correct term for burning of fat under resting conditions?
aerobic lypolysis
What is the medical term meaning burning fat under resting conditions?
aerobic lypolysis
What biological process includes chemical reactions that break down materials?
Metabolism resulting in catabolism, examples: lypolysis, glycolysis
What is the combination of chemical reactions through which an organism builds up or breaks down materials?
Metabolism resulting in catabolism, examples: lypolysis, glycolysis
What is the pancreatic hormone called?
The pancreas essentially produces two hormones for blood glucose control. These are glucagon in response to low blood glucose levels and insulin in response to high blood glucose levels. The pancreas produces glucagon in response to low blood glucose levels. It is a linear polypeptide produced by the acini cells of the islets of langerhans. This hormone allows glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis to take place in the liver first and then muscle tissue. Glycogenolysis is the breakdown of glycogen to glucose which is then released into blood plasma to increase blood glucose levels. This occurs in the liver until glycogen stores in the liver are depleted and muscle glycogen stores are used. Gluconeogenesis is the synthesis of amino acids to form glucose which is then released into blood plasma to increase blood glucose levels. It also stimulates lypolysis which is the break down of fats. The pancreas produces insulin in response to high blood glucose levels. It is also a polypeptide but is produced by the beta cells of the islets of langerhans. It increases cellular uptake of glucose which is removed from the blood, thus lowering blood glucose levels. This happens in most cells except the brain. It also fosters glycogen storage in the muscle and liver and promotes lipogenesis mainly in adipose tissue and the liver. It has one last effect. That is to stimulate protein synthesis from amino acids entering cells and inhibit protein degradation, effecting growth.
What are the side effects of sympathectomy?
The "side effects" of sympathectomy have been consolidated into an overall syndrome, called "Corposcindosis", literally "Split Body Syndrome".SymptomsPrimary immediate regional (above the nipple line) symptomsPrimary regional (above the nipple line) symptoms of corposcindosis may include: anhidrosis (inability to sweat), increase (up to 12 degrees F) in skin temperature, decreased heart rate and contraction strength, diminished baroreflex response, diminished lung volume, decreased carbon dioxide transfer out of blood, loss of vasoconstriction, loss of goose bumps, increased fat cell count, diminished lypolysis (fat burning), increased bone resorption, decreased osteoblast formation, confused stem cell function within bone marrow, delayed skin healing, calcification of arteries, chronic pain and parethesia.Cannon effects (denervation supersensitivy)Over time, as some denerved receptors become supersensitive to catecholamines, symptoms may include: rapid weak heart beat (Post Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), additional pain syndromes, hypersensitivity to sound and/or light, and many other possible supersensitivity effects.Compensatory regional (below the nipple line) symptomsCompensatory regional (below the nipple line) symptoms may include: hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), loss of libido, plus several other possible hyperactive sympathetic responses.Changes to systemic functionChanges to systemic function may include: poor thermoregulation in response to both hot and cold, loss of selective brain cooling, diminished exercise capacity, and lowered endocrine function.Primary psychiatric effectsPrimary psychiatric symptoms may include: diminished subjective experience of strong emotions, such as fear, thrills, and excitement; diminished alertness.Secondary psychiatric effectsSecondary psychiatric symptoms may include: anger, depression, suicide and suicidal thoughts.
What are the important functions of fat in the body?
makes them FATTT! umm that's a pretty terrible answer... it can but that's not really what it does, it doesn't function that way at all just people eat too much of the wrong sort of fats. Fat is used for energy by the body it is the secondary energy source to be used after the bodys stores of carbohydrates have been depleted this starts happening about 20-60 minutes into physical exercise. it is also an insulation for the bodys organs, fat protects the body from cold weather. It is also used as a median for the transport of fat soluable vitamins such as vitamin A D and K etc. Consuming fat increases your satiety levels (feeling of fullness). Polyunsaturated fat can infact reduce blood cholesterol which can be beneficial for many people so the message here is not to cut fat out but to eat more healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats and less saturated fats as these increase blood cholesterol. the guidelines for this is about 8-10% of daily energy should be from polyunsaturated fat, 10-20% energy should be from monounsaturated fat and less than 10%should be from saturated fat.
