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Posted 10 months ago

Why does it make sense in liver cells that glucagon and epinephrine have the same effect on glycogen metabolism, which is the exact opposite effect of insulin on glycogen metabolism?
Glucagon and epinephrine signal low blood glucose levels so need to synthesize glycogen, whereas insulin is the fight hormone so need to export glucose.
Glucagon and epinephrine signal a need to import glucose to synthesize glycogen, whereas insulin signals a need to export glucose to the blood. Glucagon and epinephrine signal atheed to raise glucose levels in the blood, whereas insulin signals a need to use glucose to replenish glycogen stores. Glucagon and epinephrine are both derived from nutrients in the blood so signal feeding, insulin is derived from dopamine, so signals hunger.
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Posted 10 months ago
C
Key Concept
Hormonal regulation of glycogen metabolism
Explanation
Glucagon and epinephrine promote glycogen breakdown and increase blood glucose levels, while insulin promotes glucose uptake and glycogen synthesis.
B
Key Concept
Osmoregulation in red blood cells
Explanation
In a hypertonic solution, water leaves red blood cells, causing them to shrink (crenate).
A
Key Concept
Cell membrane transport regulation
Explanation
The cell membrane regulates the entry and exit of substances through various mechanisms such as passive and active transport.
C
Key Concept
Metabolic adaptation to cold climates
Explanation
In cold climates, metabolic rates increase to generate more heat, raising caloric needs.
B
Key Concept
Phenotypic plasticity
Explanation
A chameleon changing color is an example of phenotypic plasticity, an adaptive change in response to the environment.
A
Key Concept
Skin pigmentation and latitude
Explanation
Dark skin at higher latitudes can lead to reduced vitamin D synthesis due to lower UV radiation exposure.
B
Key Concept
Receptor types
Explanation
Ion channel receptors open or close in response to a ligand, while GPCRs activate G proteins to initiate a cellular response.

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