| Blueprint ID | Learning Objectives |
| 6398 | Explain how the various biochemical pathways are integrated to serve the changing metabolic needs of the body as a whole. |
| 6399 | Explain how each of the following pathways contributes to the functioning of the body:
(a) glycolysis
(b) gluconeogenesis
(c) pentose phosphate pathway
(d) glycogen metabolism
(e) lipogenesis
(f) transport and storage of fat
(g) beta-oxidation
(h) ketogenesis
(i) ketone utilization |
| 6400 | Explain how the following fuels, circulating in the blood, are produced and used by different tissues at different times:
(a) glucose
(b) fatty acids
(c) triglycerides (serum lipoproteins)
(d) ketones
(e) amino acids |
| 6401 | Describe how hormones play a role in the integration of metabolism, especially with respect to glucose homeostasis. |
| 6402 | Describe the major metabolic roles and requirements of the following tissues: (a) brain (b) liver (c) muscle (d) adipose (e) erythrocytes and (f) kidneys |
| 6403 | Explain how the different organs contribute to metabolism during fasting and in the well-fed state. |
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