Question 1

The mitochondrion is the site of

Accepted Answer

A)  glycolysis. 
B)  the citric acid cycle. 
C)  anaerobic respiration. 
D)  lactic acid formation. 
E)  the citric acid cycle and the electron-transport chain. 
A)  glycolysis. 
B)  the citric acid cycle. 
C)  anaerobic respiration. 
D)  lactic acid formation. 
E)  the citric acid cycle and the electron-transport chain. E

Question 2

Essential nutrients

Accepted Answer

A)  are important in the diet but not necessary for life. 
B)  are the only nutrients required by the body. 
C)  cannot be made in sufficient quantities by the body. 
D)  are needed to make food taste good. 
E)  are manufactured by the body. 
A)  are important in the diet but not necessary for life. 
B)  are the only nutrients required by the body. 
C)  cannot be made in sufficient quantities by the body. 
D)  are needed to make food taste good. 
E)  are manufactured by the body. C

Question 3

If oxygen is present, how many molecules (net) of ATP are produced by the oxidation of one molecule of glucose?

Accepted Answer

A)  4 
B)  18 
C)  32 
D)  36 
E)  40 
A)  4 
B)  18 
C)  32 
D)  36 
E)  40 D

Question 4

The energy cost for assimilation of food is called

Accepted Answer

A)  the thermic effect of food. 
B)  the basal metabolic rate. 
C)  the caloric intake. 
D)  homeothermy. 
E)  free energy. 
A)  the thermic effect of food. 
B)  the basal metabolic rate. 
C)  the caloric intake. 
D)  homeothermy. 
E)  free energy.

Question 5

What process prepares glutamic acid for use in energy production?

Accepted Answer

A)  transamination 
B)  oxidative deamination 
C)  protein synthesis 
D)  ketogenesis 
A)  transamination 
B)  oxidative deamination 
C)  protein synthesis 
D)  ketogenesis

Question 6

The correct sequence of events that occurs when fatty acids are used to generate ATP is

Accepted Answer

A)  beta oxidation, electron transport chain, deamination. 
B)  electron transport chain, beta oxidation, glycolysis. 
C)  beta oxidation, citric acid cycle, electron transport chain. 
D)  glycolysis, beta oxidation, citric acid cycle. 
E)  citric acid cycle, glycolysis, beta oxidation. 
A)  beta oxidation, electron transport chain, deamination. 
B)  electron transport chain, beta oxidation, glycolysis. 
C)  beta oxidation, citric acid cycle, electron transport chain. 
D)  glycolysis, beta oxidation, citric acid cycle. 
E)  citric acid cycle, glycolysis, beta oxidation.

Question 7

The digestion of complex carbohydrates is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  anabolism. 
B)  synthesis. 
C)  absorption. 
D)  catabolism. 
A)  anabolism. 
B)  synthesis. 
C)  absorption. 
D)  catabolism.

Question 8

Match the vitamin with its function in the body.
-pantothenic acid

Accepted Answer

A) required for the synthesis of clotting factors (prothrombin) 
B) is a component of the coenzyme FAD 
C) promotes calcium and phosphorus use 
D) involved in amino acid metabolism 
E) a primary constituent of coenzyme A 
A) required for the synthesis of clotting factors (prothrombin) 
B) is a component of the coenzyme FAD 
C) promotes calcium and phosphorus use 
D) involved in amino acid metabolism 
E) a primary constituent of coenzyme A

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Catabolic reactions are synthesis reactions. 
B)  Anabolic reactions are involved in the production of proteins from amino acids. 
C)  The energy derived from anabolism is used to drive catabolism. 
D)  Anabolic reactions release energy. 
E)  Catabolic reactions consume energy. 
A)  Catabolic reactions are synthesis reactions. 
B)  Anabolic reactions are involved in the production of proteins from amino acids. 
C)  The energy derived from anabolism is used to drive catabolism. 
D)  Anabolic reactions release energy. 
E)  Catabolic reactions consume energy.

Question 10

If your daily diet is deficient in carbohydrates, the result might be

Accepted Answer

A)  obesity. 
B)  increased subcutaneous fat. 
C)  decrease of muscle mass. 
D)  constipation. 
E)  sensation of thirst. 
A)  obesity. 
B)  increased subcutaneous fat. 
C)  decrease of muscle mass. 
D)  constipation. 
E)  sensation of thirst.

Question 11

-The picture depicts heat exchange. What does "D" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  evaporation 
B)  conduction from hot sand 
C)  radiation from sand 
D)  radiation from sun and water 
E)  convection from cool breeze 
A)  evaporation 
B)  conduction from hot sand 
C)  radiation from sand 
D)  radiation from sun and water 
E)  convection from cool breeze

Question 12

When glucose enters a cell, it is phosphorylated to form __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When glucose enters a cell, it is...

Question 13

Match the mineral with its function.
-iodine

Accepted Answer

A) functions in carbon dioxide metabolism and transport, also needed for protein metabolism 
B) component of hemoglobin 
C) a constituent of coenzymes; needed for bone formation and proper function of nerve and muscle 
D) needed for the production of thyroxine 
E) component of nucleic acids and ATP; used in bone formation 
A) functions in carbon dioxide metabolism and transport, also needed for protein metabolism 
B) component of hemoglobin 
C) a constituent of coenzymes; needed for bone formation and proper function of nerve and muscle 
D) needed for the production of thyroxine 
E) component of nucleic acids and ATP; used in bone formation

Question 14

Which of the following has the highest basal metabolic rate?

Accepted Answer

A)  older individuals 
B)  young, active males 
C)  middle age females 
D)  young, active female 
E)  They all have the same rates. 
A)  older individuals 
B)  young, active males 
C)  middle age females 
D)  young, active female 
E)  They all have the same rates.

Question 15

The body's main energy storage molecules are

Accepted Answer

A)  sugars. 
B)  proteins. 
C)  lipids. 
D)  vitamins. 
E)  carbohydrates. 
A)  sugars. 
B)  proteins. 
C)  lipids. 
D)  vitamins. 
E)  carbohydrates.

Question 16

Catabolism within cells liberates energy, which is then captured and used to phosphorylate ADP to form __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Catabolism within cells liberates energy, which is...

Question 17

Match the function or term with the appropriate organic molecule.
-enzymes

Accepted Answer

A) carbohydrates 
B) lipids 
C) proteins 
D) nucleic acids 
A) carbohydrates 
B) lipids 
C) proteins 
D) nucleic acids

Question 18

If a person cuts their daily caloric intake by 500 Kcal, how long will it take to lose 1 pound of fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 days 
B)  1 week 
C)  10 days 
D)  2 weeks 
E)  12 days 
A)  5 days 
B)  1 week 
C)  10 days 
D)  2 weeks 
E)  12 days

Question 19

Match the mineral with its function.
-magnesium

Accepted Answer

A) functions in carbon dioxide metabolism and transport, also needed for protein metabolism 
B) component of hemoglobin 
C) a constituent of coenzymes; needed for bone formation and proper function of nerve and muscle 
D) needed for the production of thyroxine 
E) component of nucleic acids and ATP; used in bone formation 
A) functions in carbon dioxide metabolism and transport, also needed for protein metabolism 
B) component of hemoglobin 
C) a constituent of coenzymes; needed for bone formation and proper function of nerve and muscle 
D) needed for the production of thyroxine 
E) component of nucleic acids and ATP; used in bone formation

Question 20

The presence of ketone bodies in the urine indicates increased metabolism of

Accepted Answer

A)  amino acids. 
B)  lactic acids. 
C)  fatty acids. 
D)  nucleic acids. 
E)  citric acids. 
A)  amino acids. 
B)  lactic acids. 
C)  fatty acids. 
D)  nucleic acids. 
E)  citric acids.

Exam 25: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Temperature Regulation

The mitochondrion is the site of

Essential nutrients

If oxygen is present, how many molecules (net) of ATP are produced by the oxidation of one molecule of glucose?

The energy cost for assimilation of food is called

What process prepares glutamic acid for use in energy production?

The correct sequence of events that occurs when fatty acids are used to generate ATP is

The digestion of complex carbohydrates is an example of

Match the vitamin with its function in the body. -pantothenic acid

Which of the following statements is true?

If your daily diet is deficient in carbohydrates, the result might be

-The picture depicts heat exchange. What does "D" represent?

When glucose enters a cell, it is phosphorylated to form __________.

Match the mineral with its function. -iodine

Which of the following has the highest basal metabolic rate?

The body's main energy storage molecules are

Catabolism within cells liberates energy, which is then captured and used to phosphorylate ADP to form __________.

Match the function or term with the appropriate organic molecule. -enzymes

If a person cuts their daily caloric intake by 500 Kcal, how long will it take to lose 1 pound of fat?

Match the mineral with its function. -magnesium

The presence of ketone bodies in the urine indicates increased metabolism of

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Muscular System: Gross Anatomy

Functional Organization of Nervous Tissue

Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

Brain and Cranial Nerves

Integration of Nervous System Functions

The Special Senses

Autonomic Nervous System

Functional Organization of the Endocrine System

Endocrine Glands

Cardiovascular System: Blood

Cardiovascular System: the Heart

Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

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