HSS 2342 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Drug Metabolism, Diuretic, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Health Sciences
• Course: HSS 2342
• Professor: Keir J Menzies

Document Summary

Metabolism: involves anabolism & catabolism of molecules by a variety of cells in the body, especially, liver is the most active organ that processes the metabolisms than other digestive organs. The liver receives/metabolizes, packages, stores, or ships nutrients out for use by other organs. Anabolism & catabolism chemical reactions in the body. Glucose + glucose +e =glycogen, glycerol +fatty acids +e =triglycerides, amino acids + amino acids +e =protein. Glycogen glucose + e, triglycerides glycerol + fatty acids + e, protein amino acids +e. P groups vulnerable to hydrolysis perfect balance of using atp as well as keeping atp. Coupled reactions: pair of chemical reactions to shift from catabolism to anabolism. Example of great rechargeable battery concept: capture & release of energy. *extreme stability even with activities that are extreme. Making atp and helping metabolism -with enzymes & coenzymes. Enzymes: almost always required, involved in every reaction within our body such as glycolysis, tca cycle, & remains relatively stable.