Exam 17: Body Temperature and Metabolism

Which of the following statements are true of the synthesis uses of food molecules? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

The disadvantage of sweating as a heat-loss mechanism is that it may lead to ____________________.

In cell respiration, metabolic water is formed during the ____________________ (stage).

The vitamin that is necessary for blood clotting is:

In synthesis reactions, amino acids may be used to synthesize ____________________ or ____________________.

The normal range of human body temperature in degrees Celsius is ____________________ to ____________________.

Two vitamins that are considered to be antioxidants are:

The mineral phosphorus is necessary as part of:

The hypothalamus is the thermostat of the body because it:

In cell respiration, glycolysis takes place in the ____________________, and the Krebs cycle and cytochrome (electron) transport system take place in the ____________________.

Sweating is not an effective heat-loss mechanism when the humidity is ____________________.

Metabolic rate will be increased by: 1) sympathetic stimulation 2) fasting 3) living in a cold climate "4) exercise

In cell respiration, the energy product that contributes to body temperature is ____________________.

With respect to food, ____________________or ____________________ have 4 calories per gram, and ____________________ have 9 calories per gram.

Two minerals that contribute greatly to osmotic pressure are:

Glycolysis takes place in the ____ of the cell, and oxygen ____ requireD.

The hormone ____________________ is most important for day-to-day regulation of cell respiration and heat production.

A meal consists of 30 grams of protein, 90 grams of carbohydrates, and 20 grams of fat. The total kilocalories are:

Vasodilation in the dermis will:

The vitamin niacin is directly necessary for: