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Top 10 Types of Glycogen Storage Diseases

The following points highlight the top ten types of glycogen storage diseases. The types are: 1. von Gierke's Disease 2. Pompe's Disease 3. Amylopectinosis 4. MC Ardle's Disease 5. Galactosemia 6. Hereditary Fructose Intolerance 7. Lactosuria 8. Maltosuria 9. Fructosuria 10. Pentosuria. Glycogen Storage Diseases: Type # 1. von Gierke's Disease: a. The disease is due to the deficiency of [...]

By A. Taneja|2016-07-30T17:20:06+00:00July 30, 2016|Carbohydrate Metabolism|Comments Off

Endocrine Influences on Carbohydrate Metabolism

The following points highlight the seven major endocrine influences on metabolism of carbohydrates. The endocrine influences are: 1. Insulin 2. Adrenocortical Hormones 3. Anterior Pituitary Factors 4. Epinephrine 5. Thyroid Hormone 6. Glucagon 10. Sex Hormones. 1. Insulin: a. Causes glucose transport across cell membrane by increasing the permeability of the cells. b. Increases glycogen formation in liver and muscle [...]

By A. Taneja|2016-07-30T17:20:05+00:00July 30, 2016|Carbohydrate Metabolism|Comments Off