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- Animal Mfl‘ificfl: Carbohydrate Mefabolis’l\- Topic 03 Section D (Part 1) Chapter 9 of Comparative Animal Nutrition and Metabolism Science Carbohydrate Metabolism U How are absorbed products of carbohydrate digestion used? U Several cell types in body prefer glucose. » Uses of glucose: i s i a\{ Eflf.’f qy__ source for cells ,’s-\-O»fCV\ pb A“\fl\ v Clycogen synthesis in muscle (and liver) v _ Fat synthesis if in excess of needs U Blood glucose concentrations: » Non-ruminants: ¥'Normal range = 60-110 mg/dL v Increase after meals Liver has to make gluconeogensis » Ruminants: All the time In the cow ¥ Normal range = _ 40-80 mg/dL ¥ Less fluctuation due to: * Continuous __ W production * Continuous digesta flow * Continuous _ Gluconeegenisis ANSC 422/522