• Syllabus

3.2. Carbohydrate and fat metabolism

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Sub sections and their related questions

3.2.1. Outline metabolism, anabolism, aerobic catabolism and anaerobic catabolism.

• 17M.1.SL.tz0.14: Which type of process is taking place when ATP is converted to ADP and phosphate? I....
• 19N.2.HL:.tz0.8a.i: Outline catabolism.
• 20N.1.SL.tz0.12: What is an anabolic reaction? A. When small molecules are combined into larger molecules B....
• 21N.1.SL.tz0.12: Which reaction represents aerobic catabolism? A. Gluconeogenesis B. Lactate formation C....
• 22M.1.SL.tz0.11: Which is formed from a catabolic reaction? A. Glucose B. Glycogen C. Adipose tissue D. Protein

3.2.2. State what glycogen is and its major storage sites.

• 17N.1.SL.tz0.13: What is glycogen? A. A disaccharide built from glucose molecules B. A polysaccharide built from...
• 19N.1.SL.tz0.12: Which is a major storage site for glycogen? A. Pancreas B. Brain C. Liver D. Kidney
• 21N.1.SL.tz0.13: Where is glycogen primarily stored in the body? A. The liver and brain B. The liver and...

3.2.3. State the major sites of triglyceride storage.

• 17M.1.SL.tz0.12: Which of the following are major storage sites for triglycerides? I. Skeletal muscle II. Smooth...
• 16N.1.SL.tz0.13: Which are major triglyceride storage sites? A. Adipose tissue and liver tissue B. Adipose...
• 17N.2.SL.tz0.3a: State one major storage site of triacylglycerol.
• 20N.1.SL.tz0.14: What are major sites for triglyceride storage in the body? I. Liver II. Skeletal muscle III....

3.2.4. Explain the role of insulin in the formation of glycogen and the accumulation of body fat.

• 17M.2.SL.tz0.4d: Explain the role of insulin in the body.
• 21M.2.HL:.tz0.9c:

  Describe the source and role of insulin and glucagon in the body.

• 21N.2.SL.tz0.7a: Carbohydrates are important for muscular contraction during hill walking. Describe the role of...

3.2.5. Outline glycogenolysis and lipolysis.

• 16M.1.SL.tz0.12: Which of the following describes lipolysis? A. The process of releasing triglycerides from the...
• 18N.1.SL.tz0.12: Which is the breakdown of glycogen into glucose? A. Glycolysis B. Glycogenesis C....
• 19M.1.SL.tz0.13:

  What type of process is lipolysis?

  A.  Aerobic anabolism

  B.  Anaerobic anabolism

  C.  Aerobic catabolism

  D.  Anaerobic catabolism

• 19N.1.SL.tz0.13: Which outlines lipolysis? A. Two glucose molecules combine to form a disaccharide B. One...
• 19N.2.SL.tz0.7c: Outline the process of glycogenolysis.
• 22M.1.SL.tz0.12: Which process occurs when blood glucose levels are decreased? A. Glycolysis B. Lipolysis C....

3.2.6. Outline the functions of glucagon and adrenaline during fasting and exercise.

• 16M.1.SL.tz0.13: What is the function of adrenaline during exercise? A. Stimulates the storage of glycogen B....
• 17M.1.SL.tz0.13: What is the process by which glycogen is broken down to glucose? A. Glycogenolysis B....
• 18N.1.SL.tz0.13: What is the function of glucagon during fasting? A. Stimulate the breakdown of glycogen into...
• 19M.2.SL.tz0.6b:

  Using an example, discuss the effect of experience and memory on selective attention.

• 19M.2.SL.tz0.7d:

  Discuss the role of hormones on glucose uptake during exercise.

• 19M.2.HL:.tz0.9a:

  Discuss the role of hormones on glucose uptake during exercise.

• 16N.2.SL.tz0.4b: Outline the function of glucagon in relation to the breakdown of glycogen when fasting.
• 19N.2.HL:.tz0.4c: Outline the function of adrenaline during fasting.
• 20N.2.SL.tz0.7c: Describe the function of adrenaline during exercise.
• 20N.2.HL:.tz0.8b: Describe the function of adrenaline during exercise.
• 21M.2.HL:.tz0.9c:

  Describe the source and role of insulin and glucagon in the body.

• 21M.1.SL.tz0.12: What is a function of adrenaline? A. Increases stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous...
• 21N.1.HL:.tz0.11: During fasting, the body releases hormones that promote the breakdown of glycogen to replenish...

3.2.7. Explain the role of insulin and muscle contraction on glucose uptake during exercise.

• 18N.2.SL.tz0.3c:

  Explain the role of insulin and muscle contraction on glucose uptake during exercise.

• 21M.2.SL.tz0.6b:

  During the 20 km hike, the hiker stops briefly to have a sandwich for lunch.

  Discuss the effects of insulin and exercise on glucose uptake in the hiker’s leg muscles.