Question 1

One calorie is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of

Accepted Answer

A)  1 gram of water 1° C 
B)  1 gram of water 10° C 
C)  1 kilogram of water 1° C 
D)  1 kilogram of water 10° C 
A)  1 gram of water 1° C 
B)  1 gram of water 10° C 
C)  1 kilogram of water 1° C 
D)  1 kilogram of water 10° C

Question 2

All of the following are characteristics of complex polysaccharides EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  insoluble in water 
B)  taste sweet 
C)  composed of long chains of monosaccharides 
D)  may come from plant or animal sources 
E)  do not form crystals 
A)  insoluble in water 
B)  taste sweet 
C)  composed of long chains of monosaccharides 
D)  may come from plant or animal sources 
E)  do not form crystals

Question 3

The minimum amount of energy that is required to maintain life is called

Accepted Answer

A)  minimal energy output 
B)  basal metabolism 
C)  basal thermogenesis 
D)  basal oxygen requirement 
E)  minimal oxygen requirement 
A)  minimal energy output 
B)  basal metabolism 
C)  basal thermogenesis 
D)  basal oxygen requirement 
E)  minimal oxygen requirement

Question 4

The temperature of the internal organs is called _____ temperature.

Accepted Answer

A)  internal 
B)  core 
C)  shell 
D)  organ 
E)  visceral 
A)  internal 
B)  core 
C)  shell 
D)  organ 
E)  visceral

Question 5

The purpose of proteins in the diet is to supply necessary amino acids.All of the following are true about these amino acids EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  they are stored in "amino acid banks" for later use if they are not needed immediately 
B)  they are broken down and used to make glycogen or fat if they are not needed immediately 
C)  they are used to synthesize the specific proteins that are needed by the body at any given time 
D)  about half of the amino acids are essential in the diet because the body is unable to synthesize them from other amino acids 
A)  they are stored in "amino acid banks" for later use if they are not needed immediately 
B)  they are broken down and used to make glycogen or fat if they are not needed immediately 
C)  they are used to synthesize the specific proteins that are needed by the body at any given time 
D)  about half of the amino acids are essential in the diet because the body is unable to synthesize them from other amino acids

Question 6

Producing a fever is called

Accepted Answer

A)  thermogenesis 
B)  pyogenesis 
C)  antipyogenesis 
D)  hyperthermia 
A)  thermogenesis 
B)  pyogenesis 
C)  antipyogenesis 
D)  hyperthermia

Question 7

Fats are

Accepted Answer

A)  the least expensive source of energy 
B)  an essential part of the diet 
C)  formed from glycerol and amino acids 
D)  generally unsaturated if they are from an animal source 
A)  the least expensive source of energy 
B)  an essential part of the diet 
C)  formed from glycerol and amino acids 
D)  generally unsaturated if they are from an animal source

Question 8

All of the following are correct associations of a mineral with at least one of its functions EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  iron, component of hemoglobin 
B)  potassium, nerve impulse conduction 
C)  calcium, muscle contraction 
D)  sodium, regulates body fluid volume 
E)  iodine, incorporated into healthy bones and teeth 
A)  iron, component of hemoglobin 
B)  potassium, nerve impulse conduction 
C)  calcium, muscle contraction 
D)  sodium, regulates body fluid volume 
E)  iodine, incorporated into healthy bones and teeth

Question 9

Energy is produced by the catabolism of nutrients.Some of this energy is in the form of ATP and is used for biological activities in the body.The remaining energy is heat energy to maintain body temperature.About what percentage of the energy from nutrients is heat?

Accepted Answer

A)  20% 
B)  40% 
C)  50% 
D)  60% 
E)  80% 
A)  20% 
B)  40% 
C)  50% 
D)  60% 
E)  80%

Question 10

What is the term for the process by which segments of fatty acids are converted to acetyl Co-A?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the term for the process...

Question 11

What is the term for the lipid that generally is in the same food source as saturated fats?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the term for the lipid...

Question 12

To enter the citric acid cycle

Accepted Answer

A)  lactic acid is first converted to acetyl CoA 
B)  pyruvic acid is first converted to acetyl CoA 
C)  lactic acid is first converted to citric acid 
D)  pyruvic acid is first converted to citric acid 
E)  citric acid is first converted to acetyl CoA 
A)  lactic acid is first converted to acetyl CoA 
B)  pyruvic acid is first converted to acetyl CoA 
C)  lactic acid is first converted to citric acid 
D)  pyruvic acid is first converted to citric acid 
E)  citric acid is first converted to acetyl CoA

Question 13

Ten grams of protein provide _____ calories of energy.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  90 
C)  400 
D)  100 
E)  40 
A)  10 
B)  90 
C)  400 
D)  100 
E)  40

Question 14

What is the term for the amino acids that are needed by the body but cannot be synthesized in the human body?

Accepted Answer

essential

Question 15

Four grams of fat yields the same number of calories as 9 grams of carbohydrate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

One calorie is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of

All of the following are characteristics of complex polysaccharides EXCEPT

The minimum amount of energy that is required to maintain life is called

The temperature of the internal organs is called _____ temperature.

The purpose of proteins in the diet is to supply necessary amino acids.All of the following are true about these amino acids EXCEPT

Producing a fever is called

Fats are

All of the following are correct associations of a mineral with at least one of its functions EXCEPT

Energy is produced by the catabolism of nutrients.Some of this energy is in the form of ATP and is used for biological activities in the body.The remaining energy is heat energy to maintain body temperature.About what percentage of the energy from nutrients is heat?

What is the term for the process by which segments of fatty acids are converted to acetyl Co-A?

What is the term for the lipid that generally is in the same food source as saturated fats?

To enter the citric acid cycle

Ten grams of protein provide _____ calories of energy.

What is the term for the amino acids that are needed by the body but cannot be synthesized in the human body?

Four grams of fat yields the same number of calories as 9 grams of carbohydrate.

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Exam 17: Metabolism and Nutrition

One calorie is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of

All of the following are characteristics of complex polysaccharides EXCEPT

The minimum amount of energy that is required to maintain life is called

The temperature of the internal organs is called _____ temperature.

The purpose of proteins in the diet is to supply necessary amino acids.All of the following are true about these amino acids EXCEPT

Producing a fever is called

Fats are

All of the following are correct associations of a mineral with at least one of its functions EXCEPT

Energy is produced by the catabolism of nutrients.Some of this energy is in the form of ATP and is used for biological activities in the body.The remaining energy is heat energy to maintain body temperature.About what percentage of the energy from nutrients is heat?

What is the term for the process by which segments of fatty acids are converted to acetyl Co-A?

What is the term for the lipid that generally is in the same food source as saturated fats?

To enter the citric acid cycle

Ten grams of protein provide _____ calories of energy.

What is the term for the amino acids that are needed by the body but cannot be synthesized in the human body?

Four grams of fat yields the same number of calories as 9 grams of carbohydrate.

Introduction to the Human Body

Chemistry, Matter, and Life

Cell Structure and Function

Tissues and Membranes

Integumentary System

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Nervous System

Sensory System

Endocrine System

Cardiovascular System: The Heart

Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels

Cardiovascular System: Blood

Lymphatic System and Body Defense

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Urinary System and Body Fluids

Reproductive System

Development

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