Metabolism
Utilizing knowledge from your learning and assigned readings, respond to the following questions:
- Ketosis develops in the postabsorptive state. What is ketosis? Why does it develop? What metabolic effects does it have?
- What happens during protein catabolism? How is this related to nitrogen balance?
- Briefly outline the role of the liver in glucose metabolism.
The Urinary System
Utilizing knowledge from your learning and assigned readings, respond to the following questions:
- List each organ of the urinary system and concisely describe its function.
- Identify and describe the three major processes involved in urine formation.
- What is the creatinine clearance?
