A Summary of Metabolism & Its Regulation

A Summary of Metabolism & Its Regulation :This podcast summarizes metabolism and its regulation by hormones. It includes: 1. Definition of metabolism, catabolism, anabolism, and their cellular compartments; 2. The 3 stages of catabolism; 3. The major cellular uses of glucose, amino acids, fatty acids, and cholesterol; 4. The major metabolic pathways that produce energy from dietary carbohydrates and fat; 5. Comparison of the energy (ATP) output from catabolism of glucose , fatty acids, and acetoacetate (ketone bodies); 6. Hormonal regulation of the major metabolic pathways by insulin, glucagon, and epinephrine