Exam 7: Energy Metabolism

If Tim is experiencing _______________, this means that ketones have accumulated in his body tissues and fluids.

Acetyl-CoA is the intermediate product of the metabolism of glucose, amino acids, fatty acids, and glycerol that can enter a common pathway.

How is alcohol absorbed in the body?

Most of the ATP that the body generates is produced by the reactions of the electron transport chain.

The availability of metabolic fuels _____.

Jane, a 20-year-old college student, is 5’6” and weighs 100 lbs. She has lost 40 lbs. in the last 4 months and recently admitted to being anorexic. What nutritional state is she generally in?

Adults who consume an average of _____ alcoholic drink(s) daily have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.

What is the maximum number of ATPs that can be generated from the complete oxidation of one molecule of glucose?

Casey, a 21-year-old college student, went out with friends and drank 4 (12-oz.) beers. On average, how long will it take her body to metabolize the alcohol she consumed?

Which of the following is the first step in the citric acid cycle?

The time shortly after a meal is referred to as the postprandial period or the _____ state.

Which organization helps people achieve sobriety?

After Sue eats lunch, the hormone _____ stimulates the storage of glycogen in Sue’s muscles.

How is it possible for both anabolic and catabolic processes to take place at the same time?

During the fasting state, the body uses _____ for ATP production.

_______________ are cell organelles associated with endoplasmic reticula.

After years of heavy drinking, cirrhosis can damage the _____.

If Sara mixes flour, sugar, milk, eggs, and butter to make a batter that she then bakes to get a cake, what could be considered her intermediate product(s)?

Which of the following metabolic pathways represents the final stage of protein catabolism?

Under anaerobic conditions, yeast converts glucose to _____.