Question 1

In general, how long does it take the liver to process the alcohol in a typical drink?

Accepted Answer

A)  15 minutes 
B)  30 minutes 
C)  1 hour 
D)  2 hours 
E)  4 hours 
A)  15 minutes 
B)  30 minutes 
C)  1 hour 
D)  2 hours 
E)  4 hours

Question 2

Explain what happens to protein, carbohydrate, and fat when consumed in excess.

Accepted Answer

When a person eats excess carbohydrate,

Question 3

What occurs when a person eats in excess ?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fat cells multiply. 
B)  Fat cells enlarge. 
C)  Metabolism favors carbohydrate. 
D)  Metabolism favors protein. 
E)  Their energy needs increase temporarily. 
A)  Fat cells multiply. 
B)  Fat cells enlarge. 
C)  Metabolism favors carbohydrate. 
D)  Metabolism favors protein. 
E)  Their energy needs increase temporarily.

Question 4

When a person performing intense physical exercise begins to feel fatigue and a burning pain in the muscles, the muscles respond by synthesizing more ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  lactate 
B)  glucose 
C)  citric acid 
D)  fatty acids 
E)  galactate 
A)  lactate 
B)  glucose 
C)  citric acid 
D)  fatty acids 
E)  galactate

Question 5

Of the total amount of carbohydrate energy consumed, approximately what percentage is used by the brain and nerve cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  30% 
C)  50% 
D)  90% 
E)  100% 
A)  10% 
B)  30% 
C)  50% 
D)  90% 
E)  100%

Question 6

One way that all the energy-yielding nutrients are alike is that _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  they produce energy through entirely different pathways. 
B)  they all go through the Cori cycle. 
C)  they have the same number of hydrogen bonds. 
D)  they share the same final metabolic pathway, the TCA cycle. 
E)  they have the same number of carbon-hydrogen bonds. 
A)  they produce energy through entirely different pathways. 
B)  they all go through the Cori cycle. 
C)  they have the same number of hydrogen bonds. 
D)  they share the same final metabolic pathway, the TCA cycle. 
E)  they have the same number of carbon-hydrogen bonds.

Question 7

Which of the following occurs with excess carbohydrate intake?

Accepted Answer

A)  The carbohydrate is efficiently converted to body fat. 
B)  It spares oxidation of body fat and dietary fat. 
C)  Oxidation is decreased. 
D)  It causes the release of glycogen. 
E)  It causes the release of lactate. 
A)  The carbohydrate is efficiently converted to body fat. 
B)  It spares oxidation of body fat and dietary fat. 
C)  Oxidation is decreased. 
D)  It causes the release of glycogen. 
E)  It causes the release of lactate.

Question 8

How many electrons are released in each turn of the TCA cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  6 
B)  8 
C)  10 
D)  16 
E)  32 
A)  6 
B)  8 
C)  10 
D)  16 
E)  32

In general, how long does it take the liver to process the alcohol in a typical drink?

Explain what happens to protein, carbohydrate, and fat when consumed in excess.

What occurs when a person eats in excess ?

When a person performing intense physical exercise begins to feel fatigue and a burning pain in the muscles, the muscles respond by synthesizing more ____.

Of the total amount of carbohydrate energy consumed, approximately what percentage is used by the brain and nerve cells?

One way that all the energy-yielding nutrients are alike is that _____.

Which of the following occurs with excess carbohydrate intake?

How many electrons are released in each turn of the TCA cycle?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, 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

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Products

Enteral Nutrition Support

Parenteral Nutrition Support

Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Liver Disease and Gallstones

Diabetes Mellitus

Cardiovascular Diseases

Kidney Diseases

Cancer and Hiv Infection

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Exam 7: Energy Metabolism

In general, how long does it take the liver to process the alcohol in a typical drink?

Explain what happens to protein, carbohydrate, and fat when consumed in excess.

What occurs when a person eats in excess ?

When a person performing intense physical exercise begins to feel fatigue and a burning pain in the muscles, the muscles respond by synthesizing more ____.

Of the total amount of carbohydrate energy consumed, approximately what percentage is used by the brain and nerve cells?

One way that all the energy-yielding nutrients are alike is that _____.

Which of the following occurs with excess carbohydrate intake?

How many electrons are released in each turn of the TCA cycle?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, 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

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Products

Enteral Nutrition Support

Parenteral Nutrition Support

Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Liver Disease and Gallstones

Diabetes Mellitus

Cardiovascular Diseases

Kidney Diseases

Cancer and Hiv Infection

Filters