Energy Metabolism - Part 9: The Cori Cycle

Many of us have experienced muscle soreness at some stage, and we may have heard that it’s related to lactate production in the muscle. Nowadays, the general consensus is that muscle soreness is caused by microtrauma to the muscle fibers and not through lactate. Though, lactate has retained its image as an undesirable metabolic product. Maybe it’s time to help clear things up. Outline: 00:00 - Lactate 02:59 - Cori cycle 05:10 - Clinical relevance 07:04 - Summary Subscribe to AMBOSS YouTube for the latest clinical examination videos, medical student interviews, study tips and tricks, and live webinars! Free 5-Day Trial: https://go.amboss.com/04g Instagram:   / amboss_med   Facebook:   / amboss.med   Twitter:   / ambossmed