Question 1

Match the following:
A) beta oxidation
B) ketogenesis
C) lipogenesis
D) lipolysis
-Splitting of triglycerides into glycerol and fatty acids.

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The answer of Match the following:
A) beta oxidation
B) ketogenesis
C) lipogenesis
D)...

Question 2

High levels of HDLs are considered good.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Define amino acid pool and explain how the pool is maintained even though we excrete amino acids daily.

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The amino acid pool consists of the body...

Question 4

The molecule that serves as the major source of readily available fuel for neurons and blood cells is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   fat
B)   glucose
C)   acetyl CoA
D)   protein

Question 5

The primary function of carbohydrates is energy production within cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Processes that break down complex molecules into simpler ones are anabolic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Fat burning causes an accumulation of acetyl CoA, which the liver converts to ________.

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The answer of Fat burning causes an accumulation of acetyl...

Question 8

Which of the following mechanisms produces the most ATP during cellular respiration?

Accepted Answer

A)   oxidative phosphorylation
B)   substrate-level phosphorylation
C)   lactic acid production
D)   oxidation reactions

Question 9

Which of the following food groups are considered good sources of complete proteins?

Accepted Answer

A)   corn, cottonseed oil, soy oil, and wheat germ
B)   lima beans, kidney beans, nuts, and cereals
C)   egg yolk, fish roe, and grains
D)   eggs, milk, yogurt, meat, and fish

Question 10

What is the significance of the fact that monosaccharides are phosphorylated immediately upon entry into cells?

Accepted Answer

Monosaccharides are phosphorylated immed...

Question 11

Cholesterol, though it is not an energy molecule, has importance in the body because it ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   is a stabilizing component of the plasma membranes and is the parent molecule of steroid hormones
B)   helps provide essential nutrients to the brain and lungs
C)   helps mobilize fats during periods of starvation
D)   enters the glycolytic pathway without being altered

Question 12

When a person's hypothalamic thermostat is set to a higher level and the actual body temperature is below that level, the person may ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   pant
B)   exhibit vasodilation of skin vessels
C)   perspire heavily
D)   shiver

Question 13

There are no complete proteins. All animal products should be eaten with plant material to make a complete protein.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Peptides called NPY and AgRP are powerful appetite enhancers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Figure 23.1
Using Figure 23.1, match the following:
-Occurs via substrate-level phosphorylation.

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The answer of  
Figure 23.1
Using Figure 23.1, match the...

Question 16

Which of the following is the major role of leptin in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)   promote weight loss with activity
B)   protect against weight loss during nutritional deprivation
C)   shrink fat stores
D)   decrease appetite and food intake

Question 17

Which of the following is not an important function of the liver?

Accepted Answer

A)   carbohydrate and lipid metabolism
B)   synthesis of bile salts
C)   synthesis of vitamin K
D)   protein metabolism

Question 18

It is important to ensure that your diet is adequately rich in vitamins because ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   vitamins provide protection against the common cold
B)   very few foods contain vitamins
C)   most vitamins are coenzymes needed to help the body utilize essential nutrients
D)   all vitamins are water soluble and pass out of the body too quickly to ensure utilization

Question 19

Transamination is the process whereby the amine group of an amino acid is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   transferred to acetyl CoA
B)   converted to urea
C)   transferred to a keto acid
D)   converted to ammonia

Question 20

Figure 23.1
Using Figure 23.1, match the following:
-Involves sugar activation, sugar cleavage, and oxidation and ATP formation.

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The answer of  
Figure 23.1
Using Figure 23.1, match the...

Exam 23: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Body Temperature Regulation

Processes that break down complex molecules into simpler ones are anabolic.

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Transamination is the process whereby the amine group of an amino acid is ________.

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When a person's hypothalamic thermostat is set to a higher level and the actual body temperature is below that level, the person may ________.

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Figure 23.1 Using Figure 23.1, match the following: -Involves sugar activation, sugar cleavage, and oxidation and ATP formation.

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Cholesterol, though it is not an energy molecule, has importance in the body because it ________.

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Peptides called NPY and AgRP are powerful appetite enhancers.

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What is the significance of the fact that monosaccharides are phosphorylated immediately upon entry into cells?

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The molecule that serves as the major source of readily available fuel for neurons and blood cells is ________.

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The primary function of carbohydrates is energy production within cells.

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Figure 23.1 Using Figure 23.1, match the following: -Occurs via substrate-level phosphorylation.

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Fat burning causes an accumulation of acetyl CoA, which the liver converts to ________.

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Which of the following mechanisms produces the most ATP during cellular respiration?

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Which of the following is the major role of leptin in the body?

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Which of the following food groups are considered good sources of complete proteins?

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It is important to ensure that your diet is adequately rich in vitamins because ________.

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High levels of HDLs are considered good.

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There are no complete proteins. All animal products should be eaten with plant material to make a complete protein.

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Which of the following is not an important function of the liver?

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Define amino acid pool and explain how the pool is maintained even though we excrete amino acids daily.

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Match the following: A) beta oxidation B) ketogenesis C) lipogenesis D) lipolysis -Splitting of triglycerides into glycerol and fatty acids.

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