Major hormones that take part in carbohydrate metabolism are described below: 1. Role of Insulin: The principal effect of insulin on carbohydrate metabolism is to increase the utilisation of glucose by most tissues. The most important effect of insulin is to increase the rate of glycogen formation. It has been described earlier that insulin is secreted from the β-cells of [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Phosphorylation 2. Definition of Phosphorylation 3. Physiological Importance 4. Control. Introduction to Phosphorylation: Certain organic phosphates, formed in the tissues out of anabolic chemical reaction, play a key role in the energy transactions of living organisms. The importance of organic phosphates in metabolism was first indicated by the studies of [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Definition of Respiratory Quotient 2. Factors Affecting Respiratory Quotient 3. Value of Determining 4. Various Organs and Tissues. Definition of Respiratory Quotient: It is the ratio of the volume of CO2 produced by the volume of O2 consumed (i.e., CO2/O2) during a given time. It should be noted that R.Q. is simply [...]