Suggested Level of Knowlege: Good

LOs

BT_PO 1.83 Describe the physiological consequences of starvation

BT_PO 1.84 Discuss the factors that influence metabolic rate

BT_PO 1.85 Explain the control of blood glucose

Past SAQs

2014.1 Compare and contrast the physiological effects of a six hour fast of fluids and food with a twenty four hour fast in a healthy adult

2012.2 Describe the fuel sources used during early and sustained fasting in humans.

2012.1, 2007.1 Outline the components of parenteral nutrition and explain the rationale for the use of each component.

2011.2 Describe the formation, fate and role of lactate in energy production

2009.2 Describe the role of insulin in fat metabolism

2007.2 2007.2 Briefly describe the factors that affect the partial pressure of carbon dioxide in mixed venous blood.

2006.2 Compare and contrast the physiological effects of a six hour fast of fluids and food with a twenty four hour fast in a healthy adult.

2006.1 Describe the factors that influence metabolic rate.

2001.2 Describe the fuel sources used during early and sustained fasting in man.

Metabolism Physiology