ACTH's principal function is to stimulate the cortex (outer layer) of the adrenal glands (located near the kidneys) to secrete a group of steroid hormones called glucocorticoids. Glucocorticoid hormones control the body's use of sugar and also help regulate biological functions during stressful moments
Answer:
Postabsorptive state
Explanation:
This is the state where food has been digested, absorbed, and stored. While in this state, the body relies on the stored glycogen in the body. This state is also known as the "fasting state."
Answer: Cytosol; Mitochondria
Explanation:
Anaerobic reactions occurs in the ABSENCE OF OXYGEN ONLY, and involves the breakdown of sugar molecules into lactate and occurs in the CYTOSOL of activel skeletal muscles during movement
In contrast, aerobic reactions of respiration are reactions that occurs in the presence of oxygen ONLY, and involves the breakdown of sugar molecules into carbon dioxide, water and energy (in form of ATP). It occurs within the inner membrane of the mitochondria.
