Study Guide: Chapter 2 (Carbohydrates)
Terms:
 Monosaccharide
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Disaccharide
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Polysaccharide
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Glycogen
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Fiber
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Salivary Amylase
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Glucagon
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Insulin
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Epinephrine
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Hyperglycemia
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Hypoglycemia
Questions:
Which form of carbohydrates circulates in our blood?
What is the main function of digestible carbohydrates?
Why does eating adequate amounts spare protein?
How does the body store carbohydrates? Where are they stored?
Why are indigestible fibers an important part of our diet?
Be able to:
Recognize the chemical structures of glucose, a disaccharide, and starch.
Classify carbohydrates as simple or complex.
List the monosaccharides
List the components of each disaccharide.
Describe the difference between various polysaccharides.
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Study Guide: Chapter 2 (Carbohydrates)
List foods groups which contain carbohydrates.
Identify foods high in fiber and whole grains.
Describe the process of carbohydrate digestion and list the enzyme(s) involved
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