Summary
Insulin, glucagon, cortisol, adrenaline and thyroid hormone coordinate fuel use across tissues.
In depth
Fed state: insulin promotes glucose uptake, glycogen and fat synthesis. Fasting: glucagon, cortisol, adrenaline and growth hormone promote glucose release and lipolysis. Thyroid hormones raise BMR.
Insulin is the anabolic hormone; counter-regulatory hormones oppose it. Thyroid hormone sets basal rate. Hormone resistance leads to disease.
Example: glucagon raises blood glucose between meals.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hormonal Control of Metabolism?
Insulin, glucagon, cortisol, adrenaline and thyroid hormone coordinate fuel use across tissues.
Which area of biology covers Hormonal Control of Metabolism, and how advanced is it?
Hormonal Control of Metabolism is one of the 53 topics in Metabolism & Bioenergetics. It is rated Advanced, so it suits learners who want specialist depth. Related topics in this area include Glycogen Metabolism, Metabolic Pathways Regulation, Metabolic Syndrome.
Can you give an example of Hormonal Control of Metabolism?
Hypothyroidism lowers metabolic rate and causes weight gain and cold intolerance.
What should I learn before Hormonal Control of Metabolism?
Work through the Beginner topics in Metabolism & Bioenergetics first, such as Metabolism, Anabolism and Catabolism, ATP, then return to Hormonal Control of Metabolism. Advanced topics assume the Intermediate vocabulary.
What topics are related to Hormonal Control of Metabolism?
The closest topics to Hormonal Control of Metabolism are Glycogen Metabolism, Metabolic Pathways Regulation, Metabolic Syndrome, Circadian Metabolism. Comparing them side by side is a good way to see how the ideas connect.
How can I check that I understand Hormonal Control of Metabolism?
Read the summary and the in-depth section, then use the quick check on the interactive lesson for Hormonal Control of Metabolism. To practise the whole of Metabolism & Bioenergetics, use the Metabolism & Bioenergetics quiz.
How is Hormonal Control of Metabolism different from Glycogen Metabolism?
Hormonal Control of Metabolism: Insulin, glucagon, cortisol, adrenaline and thyroid hormone coordinate fuel use across tissues. Glycogen Metabolism: Glycogenesis stores glucose as glycogen and glycogenolysis breaks it down when energy is needed. Read both side by side and note what each one explains.
How should I study Hormonal Control of Metabolism step by step?
First, read the summary and write the definition in your own words. Second, read the in-depth section and note any example. Third, compare it with Glycogen Metabolism and explain the difference aloud. Finally, take the Metabolism & Bioenergetics quiz and come back to this page for any question you miss.