Question 1

The reason nonessential amino acids do not need to be in the diet is because other substances can be converted to the nonessential amino acids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The basal metabolic rate (BMR) is always less than the total metabolic rate (TMR).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The liver makes the plasma proteins albumin and fibrinogen, both of which are important in blood clot formation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Match each disorder with its corresponding definition or description.
-A serious condition in which the body is unable to maintain normal body temperature in a very warm environment; body temperature can rise to dangerous levels

Accepted Answer

A) Malignant hyperthermia 
B) Heat exhaustion 
C) Hyperthermia 
D) Scurvy 
E) Marasmus
F)Heatstroke
G)Bulimia
H)Fever
I)Kwashiorkor
J)Anorexia nervosa 
A) Malignant hyperthermia 
B) Heat exhaustion 
C) Hyperthermia 
D) Scurvy 
E) Marasmus
F)Heatstroke
G)Bulimia
H)Fever
I)Kwashiorkor
J)Anorexia nervosa

Question 5

Which hormone raises blood sugar levels?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glucagon 
B)  Growth hormone 
C)  Insulin 
D)  Both A and B 
A)  Glucagon 
B)  Growth hormone 
C)  Insulin 
D)  Both A and B

Question 6

Glycogenesis is an anabolic process that forms glucose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The flow of heat waves away from the body defines conduction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is not true of ATP?

Accepted Answer

A)  It contains an adenosine group. 
B)  It stores energy for the body. 
C)  It can be used by the cell directly for energy. 
D)  All of the above are true of ATP. 
A)  It contains an adenosine group. 
B)  It stores energy for the body. 
C)  It can be used by the cell directly for energy. 
D)  All of the above are true of ATP.

Question 9

Match each of the following vitamins with its function.
-Aids in calcium absorption

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamin D (calciferol) 
B) Vitamin A 
C) Vitamin B12 
D) Vitamin E (tocopherol) 
E) Vitamin B3
F)Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
G)Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) 
A) Vitamin D (calciferol) 
B) Vitamin A 
C) Vitamin B12 
D) Vitamin E (tocopherol) 
E) Vitamin B3
F)Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
G)Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)

Question 10

One of the end products of the electron transport system is ATP.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Of the three chemical processes in glucose catabolism, only glycolysis requires oxygen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Match each disorder with its corresponding definition or description.
-Results from a diet that has enough calories but too little protein

Accepted Answer

A) Malignant hyperthermia 
B) Heat exhaustion 
C) Hyperthermia 
D) Scurvy 
E) Marasmus
F)Heatstroke
G)Bulimia
H)Fever
I)Kwashiorkor
J)Anorexia nervosa 
A) Malignant hyperthermia 
B) Heat exhaustion 
C) Hyperthermia 
D) Scurvy 
E) Marasmus
F)Heatstroke
G)Bulimia
H)Fever
I)Kwashiorkor
J)Anorexia nervosa

Question 13

Which type of heat loss occurs when body heat is used to heat the air flowing away from the skin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Evaporation 
B)  Radiation 
C)  Convection 
D)  Conduction 
A)  Evaporation 
B)  Radiation 
C)  Convection 
D)  Conduction

Question 14

The primary function of fat in the body is to be catabolized for energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Match each of the following vitamins with its function.
-Helps enzymes in the citric acid cycle

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamin D (calciferol) 
B) Vitamin A 
C) Vitamin B12 
D) Vitamin E (tocopherol) 
E) Vitamin B3
F)Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
G)Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) 
A) Vitamin D (calciferol) 
B) Vitamin A 
C) Vitamin B12 
D) Vitamin E (tocopherol) 
E) Vitamin B3
F)Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
G)Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)

Question 16

Both too little thyroid hormone and too much thyroid hormone have a profound impact on a person's BMR.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Match each disorder with its corresponding definition or description.
-A behavioral disorder characterized by a chronic refusal to eat, often because of an abnormal fear of becoming obese

Accepted Answer

A) Malignant hyperthermia 
B) Heat exhaustion 
C) Hyperthermia 
D) Scurvy 
E) Marasmus
F)Heatstroke
G)Bulimia
H)Fever
I)Kwashiorkor
J)Anorexia nervosa 
A) Malignant hyperthermia 
B) Heat exhaustion 
C) Hyperthermia 
D) Scurvy 
E) Marasmus
F)Heatstroke
G)Bulimia
H)Fever
I)Kwashiorkor
J)Anorexia nervosa

Question 18

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
-The last process in glucose catabolism; it occurs in the mitochondria and produces ATP

Accepted Answer

A) Glycolysis 
B) Glycogenesis 
C) Catabolism 
D) Mineral 
E) ATP
F)Assimilation
G)TMR
H)Citric acid cycle
I)Anabolism
J)Glucose
K)Electron transport chain
L)BMR
M)Vitamin 
A) Glycolysis 
B) Glycogenesis 
C) Catabolism 
D) Mineral 
E) ATP
F)Assimilation
G)TMR
H)Citric acid cycle
I)Anabolism
J)Glucose
K)Electron transport chain
L)BMR
M)Vitamin

Question 19

Defend the statement that the catabolism of all food substances has the goal of reattaching a phosphate group to ADP.

Accepted Answer

The statement that the catabolism of all

Question 20

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
-The food the cell would prefer to use for energy

Accepted Answer

A) Glycolysis 
B) Glycogenesis 
C) Catabolism 
D) Mineral 
E) ATP
F)Assimilation
G)TMR
H)Citric acid cycle
I)Anabolism
J)Glucose
K)Electron transport chain
L)BMR
M)Vitamin 
A) Glycolysis 
B) Glycogenesis 
C) Catabolism 
D) Mineral 
E) ATP
F)Assimilation
G)TMR
H)Citric acid cycle
I)Anabolism
J)Glucose
K)Electron transport chain
L)BMR
M)Vitamin

Exam 19: Nutrition and Metabolism

The reason nonessential amino acids do not need to be in the diet is because other substances can be converted to the nonessential amino acids.

The basal metabolic rate (BMR) is always less than the total metabolic rate (TMR).

The liver makes the plasma proteins albumin and fibrinogen, both of which are important in blood clot formation.

Match each disorder with its corresponding definition or description. -A serious condition in which the body is unable to maintain normal body temperature in a very warm environment; body temperature can rise to dangerous levels

Which hormone raises blood sugar levels?

Glycogenesis is an anabolic process that forms glucose.

The flow of heat waves away from the body defines conduction.

Which of the following is not true of ATP?

Match each of the following vitamins with its function. -Aids in calcium absorption

One of the end products of the electron transport system is ATP.

Of the three chemical processes in glucose catabolism, only glycolysis requires oxygen.

Match each disorder with its corresponding definition or description. -Results from a diet that has enough calories but too little protein

Which type of heat loss occurs when body heat is used to heat the air flowing away from the skin?

The primary function of fat in the body is to be catabolized for energy.

Match each of the following vitamins with its function. -Helps enzymes in the citric acid cycle

Both too little thyroid hormone and too much thyroid hormone have a profound impact on a person's BMR.

Match each disorder with its corresponding definition or description. -A behavioral disorder characterized by a chronic refusal to eat, often because of an abnormal fear of becoming obese

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. -The last process in glucose catabolism; it occurs in the mitochondria and produces ATP

Defend the statement that the catabolism of all food substances has the goal of reattaching a phosphate group to ADP.

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. -The food the cell would prefer to use for energy

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