Exam 22: Metabolism and Energy Balance

________ is a test used to measure insulin response.

When blood glucose levels fall,

Match the nutrient to its primary fate. -synthesis of tissues

It is known that exercise is good for diabetics.Explain how GLUT4 transporters may be involved in this beneficial effect of exercise.

Jill suffers from anorexia nervosa.One afternoon she is rushed to the emergency room because of cardiac arrhythmias.Her breath has the smell of an aromatic hydrocarbon (sweet, fruity odor), and blood and urine samples indicated ketonemia and ketonuria.Why do you think she is having the arrhythmias?

The Atkins and South Beach diets are considered ketogenic because

Adipocytes secrete the hormone

The respiratory quotient is ________ for consumed carbohydrates compared to proteins and fats.

Match the nutrient to its primary fate. -used immediately for energy

Anabolism is a term that describes

________ are lipoproteins that are formed in the intestine to carry lipids into circulation.

One kilocalorie (kcal)is the amount of energy needed to raise 1 ________ of water by one degree Celsius.

During the fasting state, the energy stores of the ________ become the major source of glucose for the whole body.