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Chapter 5: Glycolysis and Glycogenolysis
Define glycolysis and describe its process Glycolysis is the first stage of cellular glucose catabolism. Skeletal muscle is…
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Why is carbohydrate oxidation favored in short-term, hard exercise?
During hard exercise, the capacity for O2 consumption can be limiting. When oxidizing carbohydrate rather than fat you…
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The skeletal muscle lipid paradox, Type 3 diabetes and the lactate shuttle theory
Skeletal muscle lipid paradox – “A significant histological finding pertaining to skeletal fat metabolism occurs in physically fit…
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Notes on: The key role of mitochondrial function in health and disease part 9
Part 9. Welcome. I learned some neat stuff from reading this paper and I would like to share:…
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Notes on: The key role of mitochondrial function in health and disease part 8
Today I bring to you part 8 of my notes on this review paper by Inigo San-Millan. Here…
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Notes on: The key role of mitochondrial function in health and disease part 7
Part 7. The lack of physical exercise can have deleterious effects on mitochondrial function. Physical inactivity has been…
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Notes on: The key role of mitochondrial function in health and disease part 6
Part 6, this should be fun. Interestingly, mitochondria are the main producers of reactive oxygen species (ROS). ROS…
Nicholas Dengler
Hello, my name is Nicholas Dengler and I am a practicing outpatient orthopedic sports physical therapist. I love to learn, teach and help others accomplish their goals.