Question 1

When excessive amounts of alcohol are consumed,which system oxidizes the excess alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A) beta oxidizing system 
B) mitochondrial oxidizing system 
C) alcohol oxidizing system 
D) microsomal ethanol oxidizing system 
A) beta oxidizing system 
B) mitochondrial oxidizing system 
C) alcohol oxidizing system 
D) microsomal ethanol oxidizing system

Question 2

After a person has fasted for about a week,the brain adapts to using _______ for some of its fuel needs.

Accepted Answer

A) glycerol 
B) ketones 
C) fatty acids 
D) amino acids 
A) glycerol 
B) ketones 
C) fatty acids 
D) amino acids

Question 3

Diabetic ketoacidosis is a result of a lack of insulin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The citric acid cycle is also known as the ________.

Accepted Answer

A) urea cycle 
B) Krebs cycle 
C) menstrual cycle 
D) aerobic pathway 
A) urea cycle 
B) Krebs cycle 
C) menstrual cycle 
D) aerobic pathway

Question 5

All the energy available to humans has its origins in ________.

Accepted Answer

A) carbon dioxide and water 
B) the oxygen we breathe 
C) foods and beverages 
D) the sun's solar energy 
A) carbon dioxide and water 
B) the oxygen we breathe 
C) foods and beverages 
D) the sun's solar energy

Question 6

If oxygen is present,metabolism is considered to be ________.

Accepted Answer

A) active 
B) anaerobic 
C) aerobic 
D) inactive 
A) active 
B) anaerobic 
C) aerobic 
D) inactive

Question 7

Glycolysis is the process by which ________.

Accepted Answer

A) fatty acids break apart to form acetyl-CoA 
B) glucose breaks apart to form pyruvate 
C) amino groups move from a donor to an acceptor 
D) NADH + H+ and FADH2 are converted to NAD+ and FAD,donating electrons and hydrogen ions to oxygen 
E) energy derived from NADH + H+ and FADH2 is used to generate ATP 
A) fatty acids break apart to form acetyl-CoA 
B) glucose breaks apart to form pyruvate 
C) amino groups move from a donor to an acceptor 
D) NADH + H+ and FADH2 are converted to NAD+ and FAD,donating electrons and hydrogen ions to oxygen 
E) energy derived from NADH + H+ and FADH2 is used to generate ATP

Question 8

When the carbon skeleton of an amino acid is oxidized for energy,the amino group is removed and sent to the liver to produce ________.

Accepted Answer

A) ammonia 
B) protein 
C) urea 
D) albumin 
A) ammonia 
B) protein 
C) urea 
D) albumin

Question 9

Photosynthesis occurs in plants and uses energy from the sun to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) produce organic compounds from carbon,hydrogen,and oxygen 
B) produce energy-yielding compounds 
C) heat the environment 
D) make plants turn yellow 
A) produce organic compounds from carbon,hydrogen,and oxygen 
B) produce energy-yielding compounds 
C) heat the environment 
D) make plants turn yellow

Question 10

What would be the effect of high concentrations of ATP?

Accepted Answer

A) Catabolic reactions to produce more energy 
B) Anabolic reactions to synthesize more products 
C) Catabolic reactions to synthesize more products 
D) Anabolic reactions to produce more energy 
A) Catabolic reactions to produce more energy 
B) Anabolic reactions to synthesize more products 
C) Catabolic reactions to synthesize more products 
D) Anabolic reactions to produce more energy

Question 11

Ketone bodies are products of incomplete oxidation of fatty acids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In the metabolism of amino acids for energy,the amine group is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) stored in the liver 
B) converted to glucose 
C) excreted as urea 
D) burned for energy 
A) stored in the liver 
B) converted to glucose 
C) excreted as urea 
D) burned for energy

Question 13

Red blood cells undergo anaerobic metabolism,which means that they produce ________.

Accepted Answer

A) plasma 
B) iron 
C) lactate 
D) clots 
A) plasma 
B) iron 
C) lactate 
D) clots

Question 14

When muscle tissue is exercising under anaerobic conditions,the production of ______ is important because it ensures a continuous supply of NAD+.

Accepted Answer

A) glucose-6-phosphate 
B) pyruvate 
C) lactate 
D) glycogen 
A) glucose-6-phosphate 
B) pyruvate 
C) lactate 
D) glycogen

Question 15

How would metabolism be affected if a patient's liver is were not working efficiently?

Accepted Answer

A) He or she could not effectively absorb nutrients 
B) Nutrient interconversions and storage would not efficiently occur 
C) Digestive enzymes could not be produced 
D) There would be no effect on metabolism 
A) He or she could not effectively absorb nutrients 
B) Nutrient interconversions and storage would not efficiently occur 
C) Digestive enzymes could not be produced 
D) There would be no effect on metabolism

Question 16

How many molecules of lactate are produced from one molecule of glucose?

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 4 
C) 6 
D) 8 
A) 2 
B) 4 
C) 6 
D) 8

Question 17

Cytochromes ________.

Accepted Answer

A) are produced by photosynthesis 
B) transport electrons in the electron transport chain 
C) appear in the citric acid cycle 
D) are responsible for beta-oxidation of fatty acids 
A) are produced by photosynthesis 
B) transport electrons in the electron transport chain 
C) appear in the citric acid cycle 
D) are responsible for beta-oxidation of fatty acids

Question 18

The kidney is the major organ that regulates metabolism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

All the chemical and physical processes involved in maintaining life are referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) anabolism 
B) catabolism 
C) homeostasis 
D) metabolism 
A) anabolism 
B) catabolism 
C) homeostasis 
D) metabolism

Question 20

Under anaerobic conditions,how many net ATP are synthesized from one glucose molecule?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 ATP 
B) 2 ATP 
C) 4 ATP 
D) 2 GTP 
E) None of these choices are correct. 
A) 1 ATP 
B) 2 ATP 
C) 4 ATP 
D) 2 GTP 
E) None of these choices are correct.

When excessive amounts of alcohol are consumed,which system oxidizes the excess alcohol?

After a person has fasted for about a week,the brain adapts to using _______ for some of its fuel needs.

Diabetic ketoacidosis is a result of a lack of insulin.

The citric acid cycle is also known as the ________.

All the energy available to humans has its origins in ________.

If oxygen is present,metabolism is considered to be ________.

Glycolysis is the process by which ________.

When the carbon skeleton of an amino acid is oxidized for energy,the amino group is removed and sent to the liver to produce ________.

Photosynthesis occurs in plants and uses energy from the sun to ________.

What would be the effect of high concentrations of ATP?

Ketone bodies are products of incomplete oxidation of fatty acids.

In the metabolism of amino acids for energy,the amine group is ________.

Red blood cells undergo anaerobic metabolism,which means that they produce ________.

When muscle tissue is exercising under anaerobic conditions,the production of ______ is important because it ensures a continuous supply of NAD⁺.

How would metabolism be affected if a patient's liver is were not working efficiently?

How many molecules of lactate are produced from one molecule of glucose?

Cytochromes ________.

The kidney is the major organ that regulates metabolism.

All the chemical and physical processes involved in maintaining life are referred to as ________.

Under anaerobic conditions,how many net ATP are synthesized from one glucose molecule?

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Exam 9: Energy Metabolism

When excessive amounts of alcohol are consumed,which system oxidizes the excess alcohol?

After a person has fasted for about a week,the brain adapts to using _______ for some of its fuel needs.

Diabetic ketoacidosis is a result of a lack of insulin.

The citric acid cycle is also known as the ________.

All the energy available to humans has its origins in ________.

If oxygen is present,metabolism is considered to be ________.

Glycolysis is the process by which ________.

When the carbon skeleton of an amino acid is oxidized for energy,the amino group is removed and sent to the liver to produce ________.

Photosynthesis occurs in plants and uses energy from the sun to ________.

What would be the effect of high concentrations of ATP?

Ketone bodies are products of incomplete oxidation of fatty acids.

In the metabolism of amino acids for energy,the amine group is ________.

Red blood cells undergo anaerobic metabolism,which means that they produce ________.

When muscle tissue is exercising under anaerobic conditions,the production of ______ is important because it ensures a continuous supply of NAD+.

How would metabolism be affected if a patient's liver is were not working efficiently?

How many molecules of lactate are produced from one molecule of glucose?

Cytochromes ________.

The kidney is the major organ that regulates metabolism.

All the chemical and physical processes involved in maintaining life are referred to as ________.

Under anaerobic conditions,how many net ATP are synthesized from one glucose molecule?

The Science of Nutrition

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Alcohol

Energy Balance, weight Control, and Eating Disorders

Nutrition, exercise and Sports

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

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Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

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When muscle tissue is exercising under anaerobic conditions,the production of ______ is important because it ensures a continuous supply of NAD⁺.