From d21fdc6f041ad8a66d09fa5cb7520438694a7f60 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: zleyyij <75810274+zleyyij@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 1 Oct 2024 13:10:47 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] vault backup: 2024-10-01 13:10:47 --- education/nutrition/Carbohydrates.md | 10 +++++++--- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/education/nutrition/Carbohydrates.md b/education/nutrition/Carbohydrates.md index 9734271..e8a9bc8 100644 --- a/education/nutrition/Carbohydrates.md +++ b/education/nutrition/Carbohydrates.md @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ - Carbohydrates are a class of nutrients that is a major source of energy for the body - - Can also server as a glue that holds cells togehter + - Can also server as a glue that holds cells together - Classified as simple or complex - Plants are rich sources of carbohydrates There are 3 categories of carbs. @@ -92,5 +92,9 @@ Complex carbs have 3 or more monosaccharides bonded together - Refined grain products are generally low in fiber # Glucose - Insulin is the hormone secreted from the beta cells of the pancreas that helps regulate blood glucose levels by helping glucose enter cells - - Released when blood glucose levels are high -- Glucagen is a hormone secreted from the alpha cells of the pancrease that helps regulate blood glucose leve \ No newline at end of file + - Released when blood glucose levels are **HIGH** +- Glucagon is a hormone secreted from the alpha cells of the pancreas that helps regulate blood glucose levels + - Released when blood glucose levels are **LOW** +- Glyconeogenisis: Creates glucose +- Glycogenolysis: Glycogen stores are broken down +- \ No newline at end of file