Question

Regarding the absorptive (fed) state, read each of the scenarios below. Then click and drag them into the appropriate category to identify whether each pertains to carbohydrates, fats, or amino acids.

Answer 1

Answer:

carbohydrates:

●glycogenolysis may be required

●certain amino acids can be converted to glucose as a replacement for this

●the liver stores enough glycogen for about 4 hrs after the last meal

The term glycogenolysis, conversion of amino acids to glucose and glycogen are related with carbohydrates

Fats:

●glycerol is converted to a usable energy source

●may have to be oxidized to ketone bodies

The term conversion of glycerol to energy source and use of ketone bodies are common in fats

Proteins:

●last resort as an energy source

●muscle cells begin to atrophy if glycogen and fat reserves are depleted

●an extreme wasting called cachexia

This all relates to protein explaining why it's the last resort of energy source