Question 1

Insulin

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A)  only stimulates glycolysis. 
B)  only stimulates lipogenolysis. 
C)  only inhibits gluconeogenesis. 
D)  stimulates glycolysis and lipogenolysis. 
E)  stimulates glycolysis and inhibits gluconeogenesis. 
A)  only stimulates glycolysis. 
B)  only stimulates lipogenolysis. 
C)  only inhibits gluconeogenesis. 
D)  stimulates glycolysis and lipogenolysis. 
E)  stimulates glycolysis and inhibits gluconeogenesis.

Question 2

In the fasted state, which of the following statements is False?

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A)  Skeletal muscle will increase gluconeogenesis. 
B)  Pyruvate and lactate are transported to liver to make glucose. 
C)  Some amino acids will be deaminated. 
D)  Adipose breaks down its store of triglycerides. 
A)  Skeletal muscle will increase gluconeogenesis. 
B)  Pyruvate and lactate are transported to liver to make glucose. 
C)  Some amino acids will be deaminated. 
D)  Adipose breaks down its store of triglycerides.

Question 3

During starvation,

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A)  carbohydrate utilization increases. 
B)  gluconeogenesis accelerates. 
C)  there is a decline in circulating ketone bodies. 
D)  structural proteins cannot be used as a potential energy source. 
E)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  carbohydrate utilization increases. 
B)  gluconeogenesis accelerates. 
C)  there is a decline in circulating ketone bodies. 
D)  structural proteins cannot be used as a potential energy source. 
E)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 4

Which of the following symptoms would you expect to observe in a person suffering from type I diabetes mellitus?

Accepted Answer

A)  glucosuria 
B)  ketoacidosis 
C)  thirst and polydipsia 
D)  hyperglycemia 
E)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  glucosuria 
B)  ketoacidosis 
C)  thirst and polydipsia 
D)  hyperglycemia 
E)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 5

There is only one way to lose weight without actually removing a body part: consume fewer calories than you expend.Is this statement True or False? Explain, citing a fundamental law of physics.Why is it difficult for many people to lose weight? Many weight-loss gimmicks work.Explain why they work, and why they may not work forever.

Accepted Answer

The statement is True, and is a principl

Question 6

________ is the transfer of heat energy to air.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is the transfer of heat energy...

Question 7

Classify each scenario below as to primarily which type of work is being done.
-enlarging one's muscles through body-building exercises

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A) chemical work 
B) transport work 
C) mechanical work 
A) chemical work 
B) transport work 
C) mechanical work

Question 8

On a tour of African countries, Don contracts a bad case of traveler's diarrhea.Because he can't eat very much, his body starts to use energy sources other than carbohydrates.This would result in

Accepted Answer

A)  increased levels of urea in the blood. 
B)  ketosis. 
C)  a decreased blood pH. 
D)  increased gluconeogenesis in the liver. 
E)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  increased levels of urea in the blood. 
B)  ketosis. 
C)  a decreased blood pH. 
D)  increased gluconeogenesis in the liver. 
E)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 9

Match each term to its definition.
-reactions that result in the breakdown of large biomolecules

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A) anabolism 
B) biochemical pathway 
C) catabolism 
A) anabolism 
B) biochemical pathway 
C) catabolism

Question 10

Compare and contrast the two types of diabetes mellitus.

Accepted Answer

Type I diabetes mellitus is a condition

Question 11

Energy input equals energy output.This statement is known as the

Accepted Answer

A)  first law of thermodynamics. 
B)  second law of thermodynamics. 
C)  law of mass balance. 
A)  first law of thermodynamics. 
B)  second law of thermodynamics. 
C)  law of mass balance.

Question 12

Metabolism is a term that describes

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A)  all work done by a living organism. 
B)  all chemical reactions that take place within an organism. 
C)  only chemical reactions that release ATP from living cells. 
D)  the energy released from chemical bonds in living cells. 
E)  the extraction of nutrients from biomolecules. 
A)  all work done by a living organism. 
B)  all chemical reactions that take place within an organism. 
C)  only chemical reactions that release ATP from living cells. 
D)  the energy released from chemical bonds in living cells. 
E)  the extraction of nutrients from biomolecules.

Question 13

D cells in the islet of Langerhans secrete

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A)  somatostatin. 
B)  amylin. 
C)  insulin. 
D)  glucagon. 
E)  pancreatic polypeptide. 
A)  somatostatin. 
B)  amylin. 
C)  insulin. 
D)  glucagon. 
E)  pancreatic polypeptide.

Question 14

The crew of an ocean-going racing sailboat must adhere to strict weight limits for both their bodies and the food they eat, yet their activity levels are very high, and weather conditions may vary to extreme cold, so they must consume many kilocalories.What kinds of nutrient-dense foods can you suggest to them to bring? In general, what type of energy nutrient should they choose to consume?

Accepted Answer

A nutritionist's nightmare, this crew ge

Question 15

Compare and contrast insulin and glucagon.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary bu

Question 16

The most practical way to estimate a person's basal metabolic rate is to measure it when the person is

Accepted Answer

A)  sleeping. 
B)  resting after a large meal. 
C)  resting after a 12-hour fast. 
A)  sleeping. 
B)  resting after a large meal. 
C)  resting after a 12-hour fast.

Question 17

________ is the direct transfer of heat energy from one object to another.

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The answer of ________ is the direct transfer of heat...

Question 18

Match the term to its definition.
-the sum of all the body's chemical reactions

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Homeothermic refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  natural treatments or remedies. 
B)  shivering. 
C)  regulating body temperature within a narrow range. 
D)  warm relationships with others of the same gender. 
A)  natural treatments or remedies. 
B)  shivering. 
C)  regulating body temperature within a narrow range. 
D)  warm relationships with others of the same gender.

Question 20

Match each term to its definition.
-a series of interconnected chemical reactions

Accepted Answer

A) anabolism 
B) biochemical pathway 
C) catabolism 
A) anabolism 
B) biochemical pathway 
C) catabolism

Exam 22: Metabolism and Energy Balance

Insulin

In the fasted state, which of the following statements is False?

During starvation,

Which of the following symptoms would you expect to observe in a person suffering from type I diabetes mellitus?

________ is the transfer of heat energy to air.

Classify each scenario below as to primarily which type of work is being done. -enlarging one's muscles through body-building exercises

On a tour of African countries, Don contracts a bad case of traveler's diarrhea.Because he can't eat very much, his body starts to use energy sources other than carbohydrates.This would result in

Match each term to its definition. -reactions that result in the breakdown of large biomolecules

Compare and contrast the two types of diabetes mellitus.

Energy input equals energy output.This statement is known as the

Metabolism is a term that describes

D cells in the islet of Langerhans secrete

Compare and contrast insulin and glucagon.

The most practical way to estimate a person's basal metabolic rate is to measure it when the person is

________ is the direct transfer of heat energy from one object to another.

Match the term to its definition. -the sum of all the body's chemical reactions

Homeothermic refers to

Match each term to its definition. -a series of interconnected chemical reactions

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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