Question 1

Harry is hospitalized with bacterial pneumonia.When you visit him,his teeth are chattering,his skin is cool and clammy to the touch,and he complains of feeling cold,even though the room is quite warm.Explain his symptoms.

Accepted Answer

Harry's symptoms indicate a fever caused...

Question 2

In gluconeogenesis,during the postabsorptive state,amino acids and ________ are converted to glucose.

Accepted Answer

A)   glucagon
B)   glycerol
C)   glycogen
D)   acetyl Co AE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A)   glucose
B)   protein
C)   fat
D)   acetyl CoAE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Several hours after your last meal,declining blood glucose levels stimulate release of the hormone ________,which stimulates glycogenolysis,lipolysis and fat mobilization,and gluconeogenesis.

Accepted Answer

A)   glucagon
B)   thyroxine
C)   cortisol
D)   insulinE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

The preferred energy fuel for the brain is fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

After chopping wood for about 2 hours on a hot but breezy afternoon,John stumbled into the house and immediately fainted.His T-shirt was wringing wet with perspiration,and his pulse was faint and rapid.What is your tentative diagnosis? Explain your reasoning and note what you should do to help John's recovery.

Accepted Answer

John was suffering from heat exhaustion ...

Question 7

The process of breaking triglycerides down into glycerol and fatty acids is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   fat utilization
B)   lipogenesis
C)   gluconeogenesis
D)   lipolysisE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a function of low-density-lipoproteins (LDLs) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   transport cholesterol from the peripheral tissues to the liver
B)   make cholesterol available to tissue cells for membrane formation
C)   make cholesterol available to tissue cells for hormone synthesis
D)   assist in the storage of cholesterol when supply exceeds demandE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Oxidative deamination takes place in the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   muscles
B)   brain
C)   liver
D)   bloodE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Which of the choices below is NOT a fate of carbohydrate taken into the body?

Accepted Answer

A)   amino acid synthesis
B)   direct conversion to a nucleic acid
C)   lipogenesis
D)   ATP production
E)   glycogenesisF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

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Using Figure 24.1, match the following:
-Ten-step enzymatically driven process that converts glucose into pyruvic acid.

Accepted Answer

A)  B
B)  D
C)  E
D)  A
E)  CF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 12

Which of the following best defines negative nitrogen balance?

Accepted Answer

A)   A negative nitrogen balance is normal and is a way of maintaining homeostasis.
B)   It is a condition usually caused by having a diet low in fish and meat.
C)   Protein breakdown exceeds protein synthesis.
D)   It occurs when amino acids are broken down by liver enzymes and carried to the bloodstream.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Match the following:
-Glucose serves as the initial reactant.

Accepted Answer

A)  Glycolysis
B)  Citric acid (Krebs)  cycle
C)  Electron transport chainD) All of the above
E) None of the above

Question 14

Match the following:
-Conversion of fatty acids into acetyl groups.

Accepted Answer

A)  beta oxidation
B)  lipolysis
C)  ketogenesis
D)  lipogenesisE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following is a source of complex carbohydrates?

Accepted Answer

A)   soda
B)   fruit juice
C)   potatoes
D)   puddingE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 16

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Using Figure 24.1, match the following:
-Produces the CO2 involved during glucose oxidation.

Accepted Answer

A)  B
B)  D
C)  E
D)  A
E)  CF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

Oxidation reduction reactions ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   occur via the gain of hydrogen or the loss of oxygen
B)   utilize hydrogenases
C)   are rarely coupled together
D)   may involve the loss of hydrogen and electronsE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Carbohydrate and fat pools are oxidized directly to produce cellular energy,but amino acid pools must first be converted to a carbohydrate intermediate before being sent through cellular respiration pathways.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The term metabolism is best defined as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   a measure of carbohydrate utilization, typically involving measurement of calories
B)   the number of calories it takes to keep from shivering on a cold day
C)   the sum of all biochemical reactions in the body
D)   the length of time it takes to digest and absorb fatsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

In the liver,the amine group of glutamic acid is removed as ________ in the oxidative state.

Accepted Answer

A)   pyruvic acid
B)   oxaloacetic acid
C)   glyceraldehyde
D)   ammoniaE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Exam 24: Nutrition,metabolism,and Body Temperature Regulation

Oxidative deamination takes place in the ________.

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In gluconeogenesis,during the postabsorptive state,amino acids and ________ are converted to glucose.

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In the liver,the amine group of glutamic acid is removed as ________ in the oxidative state.

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Oxidation reduction reactions ________.

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Which of the following is a source of complex carbohydrates?

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Harry is hospitalized with bacterial pneumonia.When you visit him,his teeth are chattering,his skin is cool and clammy to the touch,and he complains of feeling cold,even though the room is quite warm.Explain his symptoms.

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Harry's symptoms indicate a fever caused...
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Which of the following is NOT a function of low-density-lipoproteins (LDLs) ?

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Match the following: -Glucose serves as the initial reactant.

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Which of the following best defines negative nitrogen balance?

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Match the following: -Conversion of fatty acids into acetyl groups.

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Carbohydrate and fat pools are oxidized directly to produce cellular energy,but amino acid pools must first be converted to a carbohydrate intermediate before being sent through cellular respiration pathways.

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Figure 24.1 Using Figure 24.1, match the following: -Ten-step enzymatically driven process that converts glucose into pyruvic acid.

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Several hours after your last meal,declining blood glucose levels stimulate release of the hormone ________,which stimulates glycogenolysis,lipolysis and fat mobilization,and gluconeogenesis.

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John was suffering from heat exhaustion ...
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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 term metabolism is best defined as ________.

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Figure 24.1 Using Figure 24.1, match the following: -Produces the CO₂ involved during glucose oxidation.

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The preferred energy fuel for the brain is fat.

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Which of the choices below is NOT a fate of carbohydrate taken into the body?

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The process of breaking triglycerides down into glycerol and fatty acids is known as ________.

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Exam 24: Nutrition,metabolism,and Body Temperature Regulation

Oxidative deamination takes place in the ________.

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In gluconeogenesis,during the postabsorptive state,amino acids and ________ are converted to glucose.

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In the liver,the amine group of glutamic acid is removed as ________ in the oxidative state.

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Oxidation reduction reactions ________.

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Which of the following is a source of complex carbohydrates?

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Harry is hospitalized with bacterial pneumonia.When you visit him,his teeth are chattering,his skin is cool and clammy to the touch,and he complains of feeling cold,even though the room is quite warm.Explain his symptoms.

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Which of the following is NOT a function of low-density-lipoproteins (LDLs) ?

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Match the following: -Glucose serves as the initial reactant.

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Which of the following best defines negative nitrogen balance?

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Match the following: -Conversion of fatty acids into acetyl groups.

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Carbohydrate and fat pools are oxidized directly to produce cellular energy,but amino acid pools must first be converted to a carbohydrate intermediate before being sent through cellular respiration pathways.

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Figure 24.1 Using Figure 24.1, match the following: -Ten-step enzymatically driven process that converts glucose into pyruvic acid.

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Several hours after your last meal,declining blood glucose levels stimulate release of the hormone ________,which stimulates glycogenolysis,lipolysis and fat mobilization,and gluconeogenesis.

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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 term metabolism is best defined as ________.

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Figure 24.1 Using Figure 24.1, match the following: -Produces the CO2 involved during glucose oxidation.

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The preferred energy fuel for the brain is fat.

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Which of the choices below is NOT a fate of carbohydrate taken into the body?

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The process of breaking triglycerides down into glycerol and fatty acids is known as ________.

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