Question 1

Which of the following products is NOT generated via the TCA cycle or electron transport chain?

Accepted Answer

A) Water 
B) Energy 
C) Ammonia 
D) Carbon dioxide 
A) Water 
B) Energy 
C) Ammonia 
D) Carbon dioxide

Question 2

Which of the following is a characteristic of the metabolism of specific macronutrients?

Accepted Answer

A) The rate of fat oxidation does not change when fat is eaten in excess 
B) The rate of protein oxidation does not change when protein is eaten in excess 
C) The rate of glucose oxidation does not change when carbohydrate is eaten in excess 
D) The conversion of dietary glucose to fat is the major pathway of carbohydrate utilization 
A) The rate of fat oxidation does not change when fat is eaten in excess 
B) The rate of protein oxidation does not change when protein is eaten in excess 
C) The rate of glucose oxidation does not change when carbohydrate is eaten in excess 
D) The conversion of dietary glucose to fat is the major pathway of carbohydrate utilization

Question 3

Which of the following statements is NOT characteristic of alcohol metabolism?

Accepted Answer

A) There are gender differences in the rate of breakdown 
B) The average person needs about two hours to metabolize two drinks 
C) Alcohol is metabolized by muscle and brain cells as well as by the liver 
D) The amount of alcohol in the breath is proportional to the amount in the blood 
A) There are gender differences in the rate of breakdown 
B) The average person needs about two hours to metabolize two drinks 
C) Alcohol is metabolized by muscle and brain cells as well as by the liver 
D) The amount of alcohol in the breath is proportional to the amount in the blood

Question 4

After the first day or so of fasting,which of the following is most depleted in the body?

Accepted Answer

A) Glycogen 
B) Fatty acids 
C) Amino acids 
D) Triglycerides 
A) Glycogen 
B) Fatty acids 
C) Amino acids 
D) Triglycerides

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT among the functions of the liver?

Accepted Answer

A) Synthesis of urea 
B) Synthesis of glycogen 
C) Production of red blood cells 
D) Conversion of fructose to fatty acids 
A) Synthesis of urea 
B) Synthesis of glycogen 
C) Production of red blood cells 
D) Conversion of fructose to fatty acids

Question 6

During the first few days of a fast,what energy source provides about 90% of the glucose needed to fuel the body?

Accepted Answer

A) Protein 
B) Ketones 
C) Glycogen 
D) Triglycerides 
A) Protein 
B) Ketones 
C) Glycogen 
D) Triglycerides

Question 7

What minimum concentration of alcohol in the blood is usually fatal?

Accepted Answer

A) 0.5% 
B) 1% 
C) 5% 
D) 50% 
A) 0.5% 
B) 1% 
C) 5% 
D) 50%

Question 8

The chemical structure of ethanol consists of

Accepted Answer

A) 4 carbons and 1 keto acid. 
B) 6 carbons and 2 double bonds. 
C) 2 carbons and 1 hydroxyl group. 
D) 3 carbons and 2 carbonyl groups. 
A) 4 carbons and 1 keto acid. 
B) 6 carbons and 2 double bonds. 
C) 2 carbons and 1 hydroxyl group. 
D) 3 carbons and 2 carbonyl groups.

Question 9

What is the minimum blood alcohol percentage that defines legal drunkenness in most states?

Accepted Answer

A) 0.10 
B) 0.20 
C) 0.30 
D) 0.40 
A) 0.10 
B) 0.20 
C) 0.30 
D) 0.40

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a basic unit derived from food?

Accepted Answer

A) Glycerol 
B) Starches 
C) Fatty acids 
D) Amino acids 
A) Glycerol 
B) Starches 
C) Fatty acids 
D) Amino acids

Question 11

The formation of glycogen by the liver cell is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) oxidation. 
B) glycolysis. 
C) anabolism. 
D) catabolism. 
A) oxidation. 
B) glycolysis. 
C) anabolism. 
D) catabolism.

Question 12

Which of the following defines a moderate level of alcohol intake per day for the average-sized man?

Accepted Answer

A) Up to 1 drink 
B) Up to 2 drinks 
C) Up to 3 drinks 
D) Up to 5 drinks 
A) Up to 1 drink 
B) Up to 2 drinks 
C) Up to 3 drinks 
D) Up to 5 drinks

Question 13

The effects on metabolism from starvation are similar to those from

Accepted Answer

A) fasting. 
B) feasting. 
C) lipogenesis. 
D) Cori cycling. 
A) fasting. 
B) feasting. 
C) lipogenesis. 
D) Cori cycling.

Question 14

Which of the following is the body's first response to the absorption of abundant amounts of carbohydrate?

Accepted Answer

A) Catabolism of body fat 
B) Catabolism of glycogen 
C) Synthesis and storage of glycogen 
D) Synthesis and storage of triglycerides 
A) Catabolism of body fat 
B) Catabolism of glycogen 
C) Synthesis and storage of glycogen 
D) Synthesis and storage of triglycerides

Question 15

Which of the following plays a major role in regulating the elimination of alcohol from the body?

Accepted Answer

A) Lung respiratory rate 
B) Kidney antidiuretic hormone 
C) Liver alcohol dehydrogenase 
D) Brain acetaldehyde dehydrogenase 
A) Lung respiratory rate 
B) Kidney antidiuretic hormone 
C) Liver alcohol dehydrogenase 
D) Brain acetaldehyde dehydrogenase

Question 16

The series of reactions involving the conversion of glucose to pyruvate is known as

Accepted Answer

A) pyrolysis. 
B) glycolysis. 
C) beta-oxidation. 
D) coupled reaction. 
A) pyrolysis. 
B) glycolysis. 
C) beta-oxidation. 
D) coupled reaction.

Question 17

If the carbohydrate content of the diet is insufficient to meet the body's needs for glucose,which of the following can be converted to glucose?

Accepted Answer

A) Fatty acids 
B) Acetyl CoA 
C) Amino acids 
D) Carbon dioxide 
A) Fatty acids 
B) Acetyl CoA 
C) Amino acids 
D) Carbon dioxide

Question 18

What are the products from the complete oxidation of fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A) Urea and acetone 
B) Fatty acids and glycerol 
C) Carbon,hydrogen,and oxygen 
D) Water,carbon dioxide,and energy 
A) Urea and acetone 
B) Fatty acids and glycerol 
C) Carbon,hydrogen,and oxygen 
D) Water,carbon dioxide,and energy

Question 19

In photosynthesis,the plant uses energy from the sun,plus water and carbon dioxide,to synthesize

Accepted Answer

A) carbohydrates only. 
B) fats and carbohydrates only. 
C) protein and carbohydrates only. 
D) fats,proteins,and carbohydrates. 
A) carbohydrates only. 
B) fats and carbohydrates only. 
C) protein and carbohydrates only. 
D) fats,proteins,and carbohydrates.

Question 20

With alcoholic beverages,the ratio of proof to alcohol percentage is

Accepted Answer

A) 1:1. 
B) 2:1. 
C) 4:1. 
D) 8:1. 
A) 1:1. 
B) 2:1. 
C) 4:1. 
D) 8:1.

Which of the following products is NOT generated via the TCA cycle or electron transport chain?

Which of the following is a characteristic of the metabolism of specific macronutrients?

Which of the following statements is NOT characteristic of alcohol metabolism?

After the first day or so of fasting,which of the following is most depleted in the body?

Which of the following is NOT among the functions of the liver?

During the first few days of a fast,what energy source provides about 90% of the glucose needed to fuel the body?

What minimum concentration of alcohol in the blood is usually fatal?

The chemical structure of ethanol consists of

What is the minimum blood alcohol percentage that defines legal drunkenness in most states?

Which of the following is NOT a basic unit derived from food?

The formation of glycogen by the liver cell is an example of

Which of the following defines a moderate level of alcohol intake per day for the average-sized man?

The effects on metabolism from starvation are similar to those from

Which of the following is the body's first response to the absorption of abundant amounts of carbohydrate?

Which of the following plays a major role in regulating the elimination of alcohol from the body?

The series of reactions involving the conversion of glucose to pyruvate is known as

If the carbohydrate content of the diet is insufficient to meet the body's needs for glucose,which of the following can be converted to glucose?

What are the products from the complete oxidation of fatty acids?

In photosynthesis,the plant uses energy from the sun,plus water and carbon dioxide,to synthesize

With alcoholic beverages,the ratio of proof to alcohol percentage is

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, d, e, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity, nutrients, and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, childhood, and Adolescence

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Exam 7: Energy Metabolism

Which of the following products is NOT generated via the TCA cycle or electron transport chain?

Which of the following is a characteristic of the metabolism of specific macronutrients?

Which of the following statements is NOT characteristic of alcohol metabolism?

After the first day or so of fasting,which of the following is most depleted in the body?

Which of the following is NOT among the functions of the liver?

During the first few days of a fast,what energy source provides about 90% of the glucose needed to fuel the body?

What minimum concentration of alcohol in the blood is usually fatal?

The chemical structure of ethanol consists of

What is the minimum blood alcohol percentage that defines legal drunkenness in most states?

Which of the following is NOT a basic unit derived from food?

The formation of glycogen by the liver cell is an example of

Which of the following defines a moderate level of alcohol intake per day for the average-sized man?

The effects on metabolism from starvation are similar to those from

Which of the following is the body's first response to the absorption of abundant amounts of carbohydrate?

Which of the following plays a major role in regulating the elimination of alcohol from the body?

The series of reactions involving the conversion of glucose to pyruvate is known as

If the carbohydrate content of the diet is insufficient to meet the body's needs for glucose,which of the following can be converted to glucose?

What are the products from the complete oxidation of fatty acids?

In photosynthesis,the plant uses energy from the sun,plus water and carbon dioxide,to synthesize

With alcoholic beverages,the ratio of proof to alcohol percentage is

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, d, e, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity, nutrients, and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Diet and Health

Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

Hunger and the Global Environment

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