Question 1

A diet of pure carbohydrate would produce an RQ of ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A diet of pure carbohydrate would produce...

Question 2

Which of the following drugs would be an effective means for lowering plasma cholesterol levels?

Accepted Answer

A)  a drug that binds to bile acids and prevents them from being reabsorbed 
B)  a drug that stimulates intestinal cholesterol transport 
C)  a drug that stimulates the enzyme HMG coA reductase 
D)  a drug that adds plant sterols and stanols to the diet 
E)  a drug that binds to bile acids and prevents them from being reabsorbed or a drug that adds plant sterols and stanols to the diet 
A)  a drug that binds to bile acids and prevents them from being reabsorbed 
B)  a drug that stimulates intestinal cholesterol transport 
C)  a drug that stimulates the enzyme HMG coA reductase 
D)  a drug that adds plant sterols and stanols to the diet 
E)  a drug that binds to bile acids and prevents them from being reabsorbed or a drug that adds plant sterols and stanols to the diet

Question 3

The process of disassembling fatty acids into two-carbon units inside mitochondria is called

Accepted Answer

A)  oxidative phosphorylation. 
B)  deamination. 
C)  ketonization. 
D)  chemiosmosis. 
E)  beta-oxidation. 
A)  oxidative phosphorylation. 
B)  deamination. 
C)  ketonization. 
D)  chemiosmosis. 
E)  beta-oxidation.

Question 4

The brain neurotransmitter that is an important stimulus for food intake is

Accepted Answer

A)  ghrelin. 
B)  leptin. 
C)  neuropeptide Y. 
D)  orexin. 
E)  insulin. 
A)  ghrelin. 
B)  leptin. 
C)  neuropeptide Y. 
D)  orexin. 
E)  insulin.

Question 5

Define basal metabolic rate (BMR)and list the six factors affecting BMR.

Accepted Answer

BMR is an individual's lowest metabolic

Question 6

Match the term to its definition.
-large molecules broken into smaller ones

Accepted Answer

A) metabolism 
B) catabolism 
C) anabolism 
A) metabolism 
B) catabolism 
C) anabolism

Question 7

Pre-diabetes is a condition that will likely become diabetes if eating and exercise habits are not altered.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The production of heat from rhythmic tremors of skeletal muscle is referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

shivering

Question 9

Which is NOT produced in the body for the purpose of storing extra calories?

Accepted Answer

A)  fat 
B)  protein 
C)  carbohydrate 
D)  All of these are produced in the body for that purpose. 
A)  fat 
B)  protein 
C)  carbohydrate 
D)  All of these are produced in the body for that purpose.

Question 10

Describe a ketogenic diet.What are the pros and cons of such a diet? How is ketosis related to diabetes mellitus?

Accepted Answer

A ketogenic diet is low in carbohydrate

Question 11

The ________ represents the minimum resting energy expenditures of an awake, alert individual.

Accepted Answer

basal meta

Question 12

Sandy has insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus.Sandy has an accident on his bike and breaks his arm.Would his insulin dosage change?

Accepted Answer

Sandy will need increased levels of insu

Question 13

The brain can use ________ for energy.

Accepted Answer

A)  only glucose 
B)  only fats 
C)  only ketones 
D)  only lactate 
E)  both glucose and ketones 
A)  only glucose 
B)  only fats 
C)  only ketones 
D)  only lactate 
E)  both glucose and ketones

Question 14

Calculate the body mass index of a woman who is 5'5" tall and weighs 180 lbs.Now calculate the BMI of a man with those dimensions.1 kg = 2.2 lbs, 1 m = 39.24 in.Is either individual considered obese? Explain.Could BMI be misleading as a means of indicating obesity? Explain.

Accepted Answer

BMI is kg/m².1 kg/2.2 lb × 180 lb = 81.8

Question 15

Heat loss is promoted by

Accepted Answer

A)  sweating. 
B)  dilation of cutaneous blood vessels. 
C)  nonshivering thermogenesis. 
D)  sweating and dilation of cutaneous blood vessels. 
E)  sweating, dilation of cutaneous blood vessels, and nonshivering thermogenesis. 
A)  sweating. 
B)  dilation of cutaneous blood vessels. 
C)  nonshivering thermogenesis. 
D)  sweating and dilation of cutaneous blood vessels. 
E)  sweating, dilation of cutaneous blood vessels, and nonshivering thermogenesis.

Question 16

Most heat is lost from the body through the process of

Accepted Answer

A)  radiation. 
B)  conduction. 
C)  convection. 
D)  evaporation. 
E)  concentration. 
A)  radiation. 
B)  conduction. 
C)  convection. 
D)  evaporation. 
E)  concentration.

Question 17

Dehydration can result from

Accepted Answer

A)  heat exhaustion. 
B)  CCK. 
C)  diabetes. 
D)  gluconeogenesis. 
E)  heat exhaustion and diabetes. 
A)  heat exhaustion. 
B)  CCK. 
C)  diabetes. 
D)  gluconeogenesis. 
E)  heat exhaustion and diabetes.

Question 18

Two individuals are the same age, sex, and ethnic background.While being tested for their BMR, Bill consumes 20 liters of oxygen/hour and Randy consumes 16 liters of oxygen/hour.Which of the two needs to consume the most calories in order to maintain proper health and constant weight?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bill 
B)  Randy 
A)  Bill 
B)  Randy

Question 19

________ is a condition of insulin deficiency from beta cell destruction.

Accepted Answer

Type 1 dia

Question 20

The energy content of a food or similar substance is measured by a process called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The energy content of a food or...

Exam 22: Metabolism and Energy Balance

A diet of pure carbohydrate would produce an RQ of ________.

Which of the following drugs would be an effective means for lowering plasma cholesterol levels?

The process of disassembling fatty acids into two-carbon units inside mitochondria is called

The brain neurotransmitter that is an important stimulus for food intake is

Define basal metabolic rate (BMR)and list the six factors affecting BMR.

Match the term to its definition. -large molecules broken into smaller ones

Pre-diabetes is a condition that will likely become diabetes if eating and exercise habits are not altered.

The production of heat from rhythmic tremors of skeletal muscle is referred to as ________.

Which is NOT produced in the body for the purpose of storing extra calories?

Describe a ketogenic diet.What are the pros and cons of such a diet? How is ketosis related to diabetes mellitus?

The ________ represents the minimum resting energy expenditures of an awake, alert individual.

Sandy has insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus.Sandy has an accident on his bike and breaks his arm.Would his insulin dosage change?

The brain can use ________ for energy.

Calculate the body mass index of a woman who is 5'5" tall and weighs 180 lbs.Now calculate the BMI of a man with those dimensions.1 kg = 2.2 lbs, 1 m = 39.24 in.Is either individual considered obese? Explain.Could BMI be misleading as a means of indicating obesity? Explain.

Heat loss is promoted by

Most heat is lost from the body through the process of

Dehydration can result from

Two individuals are the same age, sex, and ethnic background.While being tested for their BMR, Bill consumes 20 liters of oxygen/hour and Randy consumes 16 liters of oxygen/hour.Which of the two needs to consume the most calories in order to maintain proper health and constant weight?

________ is a condition of insulin deficiency from beta cell destruction.

The energy content of a food or similar substance is measured by a process called ________.

Introduction to Physiology

Molecular Interactions

Compartmentation: Cells and Tissues

Energy and Cellular Metabolism

Membrane Dynamics

Communication, Integration, and Homeostasis

Introduction to the Endocrine System

Neurons: Cellular and Network Properties

The Central Nervous System

Sensory Physiology

Efferent Division: Autonomic and Somatic Motor Control

Muscles

Integrative Physiology I: Control of Body Movement

Cardiovascular Physiology

Blood Flow and the Control of Blood Pressure

Blood

Mechanics of Breathing

Gas Exchange and Transport

The Kidneys

Integrative Physiology II: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

The Digestive System

Endocrine Control of Growth and Metabolism

The Immune System

Integrative Physiology III: Exercise

Reproduction and Development

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