Question 1

In order to determine the LDL level in a patient's blood, it is necessary to measure

Accepted Answer

A)  total cholesterol level. 
B)  HDL level. 
C)  triglyceride level. 
D)  triglyceride and monoglyceride levels. 
E)  total cholesterol level, HDL level, and triglyceride level. 
A)  total cholesterol level. 
B)  HDL level. 
C)  triglyceride level. 
D)  triglyceride and monoglyceride levels. 
E)  total cholesterol level, HDL level, and triglyceride level.

Question 2

Removal of the amino group from amino acids in the first step of their catabolism requires a coenzyme derived from vitamin

Accepted Answer

A)  A. 
B)  C. 
C)  B12. 
D)  B6. 
E)  B9. 
A)  A. 
B)  C. 
C)  B12. 
D)  B6. 
E)  B9.

Question 3

An element that is a component of hemoglobin, myoglobin, and cytochromes is

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium. 
B)  magnesium. 
C)  iron. 
D)  zinc. 
E)  cobalt. 
A)  calcium. 
B)  magnesium. 
C)  iron. 
D)  zinc. 
E)  cobalt.

Question 4

In-Text Figure Based Questions
-The energy produced from aerobic metabolism comes from what two sources? (Figure 25-5)

Accepted Answer

A)  glycolysis and the electron transport chain 
B)  glycolysis and the citric acid cycle 
C)  citric acid cycle and the electron transport chain 
D)  glycolysis and fermentation 
E)  fermentation and the citric acid cycle 
A)  glycolysis and the electron transport chain 
B)  glycolysis and the citric acid cycle 
C)  citric acid cycle and the electron transport chain 
D)  glycolysis and fermentation 
E)  fermentation and the citric acid cycle

Question 5

The end products of aerobic respiration are

Accepted Answer

A)  carbon dioxide, water, and ATP. 
B)  pyruvic acid and carbon dioxide. 
C)  carbon dioxide and alcohol. 
D)  oxygen and water. 
E)  NADH and FADH2. 
A)  carbon dioxide, water, and ATP. 
B)  pyruvic acid and carbon dioxide. 
C)  carbon dioxide and alcohol. 
D)  oxygen and water. 
E)  NADH and FADH2.

Question 6

What happens during protein catabolism? How is this related to nitrogen balance?

Accepted Answer

Protein catabolism is the breakdown of p

Question 7

Figure 25-1 The Citric Acid Cycle
  
Use Figure 25-1 to answer the following questions:
-What is the substance labeled "4"?

Accepted Answer

A)  hydrogen atoms 
B)  citric acid 
C)  4 carbon molecule 
D)  NADH 
E)  FADH2 
A)  hydrogen atoms 
B)  citric acid 
C)  4 carbon molecule 
D)  NADH 
E)  FADH2

Question 8

Lipoproteins that are formed within the intestinal epithelium to transfer dietary fats into circulationarecalled

Accepted Answer

A)  chylomicrons. 
B)  very-low-density lipoproteins. 
C)  micelles. 
D)  low-density lipoproteins. 
E)  high-density lipoproteins. 
A)  chylomicrons. 
B)  very-low-density lipoproteins. 
C)  micelles. 
D)  low-density lipoproteins. 
E)  high-density lipoproteins.

Question 9

In glycolysis, each molecule of glucose that is catabolized gives a net yield of how many molecules of ATP?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  30 
D)  36 
E)  38 
A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  30 
D)  36 
E)  38

Question 10

Eating disorders are common among girls and young women. They result from a psychological problem thatcauses inadequate or excessive food consumption. Two major eating disorders are anorexia nervosa and

Accepted Answer

A)  marasmus. 
B)  bulimia. 
C)  beriberi. 
D)  ketosis. 
E)  pyrexia. 
A)  marasmus. 
B)  bulimia. 
C)  beriberi. 
D)  ketosis. 
E)  pyrexia.

Question 11

The vitamin whose deficiency causes beriberi is

Accepted Answer

A)  thiamine. 
B)  riboflavin. 
C)  niacin. 
D)  folic acid (folate). 
E)  cobalamin. 
A)  thiamine. 
B)  riboflavin. 
C)  niacin. 
D)  folic acid (folate). 
E)  cobalamin.

Question 12

The energy content of foods is commonly given in units of

Accepted Answer

A)  grams. 
B)  kilograms. 
C)  kilocalories. 
D)  moles. 
E)  ounces. 
A)  grams. 
B)  kilograms. 
C)  kilocalories. 
D)  moles. 
E)  ounces.

Question 13

The term ________ refers to an unhealthy state resulting from inadequate intake of one or more nutrients that becomes life-threatening as the deficiencies accumulate.

Accepted Answer

A)  malabsorption 
B)  binging 
C)  purging 
D)  malnutrition 
E)  maladaptation 
A)  malabsorption 
B)  binging 
C)  purging 
D)  malnutrition 
E)  maladaptation

Question 14

Fatty acids and many amino acids cannot be used for ________ because their catabolic pathways produce acetyl-CoA.

Accepted Answer

A)  glycolysis 
B)  gluconeogenesis 
C)  cellular respiration 
D)  glycemia 
E)  glycogenesis 
A)  glycolysis 
B)  gluconeogenesis 
C)  cellular respiration 
D)  glycemia 
E)  glycogenesis

Question 15

A high uric acid level (above 7.4 mg/dl) can lead to the painful condition known as

Accepted Answer

A)  gout. 
B)  rheumatoid arthritis. 
C)  anorexia nervosa. 
D)  lupus. 
E)  ketosis. 
A)  gout. 
B)  rheumatoid arthritis. 
C)  anorexia nervosa. 
D)  lupus. 
E)  ketosis.

Question 16

All of the following occur when the temperature of the preoptic area of the hypothalamus drops below its thermostat setting except

Accepted Answer

A)  blood flow to the skin increases. 
B)  shivering thermogenesis occurs. 
C)  nonshivering thermogenesis occurs. 
D)  epinephrine levels rise. 
E)  blood returning from limbs is shunted to deep veins. 
A)  blood flow to the skin increases. 
B)  shivering thermogenesis occurs. 
C)  nonshivering thermogenesis occurs. 
D)  epinephrine levels rise. 
E)  blood returning from limbs is shunted to deep veins.

Question 17

How many net ATP molecules are produced by the complete metabolism (all pathways) of one glucose molecule?

Accepted Answer

A)  2-4 ATP 
B)  6 ATP 
C)  30-32 ATP 
D)  100-120 ATP 
E)  150 ATP 
A)  2-4 ATP 
B)  6 ATP 
C)  30-32 ATP 
D)  100-120 ATP 
E)  150 ATP

Question 18

Urea is formed in the

Accepted Answer

A)  liver. 
B)  stomach. 
C)  kidneys. 
D)  small intestine. 
E)  large intestine. 
A)  liver. 
B)  stomach. 
C)  kidneys. 
D)  small intestine. 
E)  large intestine.

Question 19

The complete catabolism of fatty acids is through the process called

Accepted Answer

A)  lipogenesis. 
B)  glycolysis. 
C)  beta-oxidation. 
D)  glycogenolysis. 
E)  adipogenesis. 
A)  lipogenesis. 
B)  glycolysis. 
C)  beta-oxidation. 
D)  glycogenolysis. 
E)  adipogenesis.

Question 20

The removal of amino group from a protein to prepare it to enter the citric acid cycle is termed

Accepted Answer

A)  transamination. 
B)  deamination. 
C)  decarboxylation. 
D)  amination. 
E)  beta-oxidation. 
A)  transamination. 
B)  deamination. 
C)  decarboxylation. 
D)  amination. 
E)  beta-oxidation.

Exam 25: Metabolism, Nutrition, and Energetics

In order to determine the LDL level in a patient's blood, it is necessary to measure

Removal of the amino group from amino acids in the first step of their catabolism requires a coenzyme derived from vitamin

An element that is a component of hemoglobin, myoglobin, and cytochromes is

In-Text Figure Based Questions -The energy produced from aerobic metabolism comes from what two sources? (Figure 25-5)

The end products of aerobic respiration are

What happens during protein catabolism? How is this related to nitrogen balance?

Figure 25-1 The Citric Acid Cycle Use Figure 25-1 to answer the following questions: -What is the substance labeled "4"?

Lipoproteins that are formed within the intestinal epithelium to transfer dietary fats into circulationarecalled

In glycolysis, each molecule of glucose that is catabolized gives a net yield of how many molecules of ATP?

Eating disorders are common among girls and young women. They result from a psychological problem thatcauses inadequate or excessive food consumption. Two major eating disorders are anorexia nervosa and

The vitamin whose deficiency causes beriberi is

The energy content of foods is commonly given in units of

The term ________ refers to an unhealthy state resulting from inadequate intake of one or more nutrients that becomes life-threatening as the deficiencies accumulate.

Fatty acids and many amino acids cannot be used for ________ because their catabolic pathways produce acetyl-CoA.

A high uric acid level (above 7.4 mg/dl) can lead to the painful condition known as

All of the following occur when the temperature of the preoptic area of the hypothalamus drops below its thermostat setting except

How many net ATP molecules are produced by the complete metabolism (all pathways) of one glucose molecule?

Urea is formed in the

The complete catabolism of fatty acids is through the process called

The removal of amino group from a protein to prepare it to enter the citric acid cycle is termed

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

The Chemical Level of Organization

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The Integumentary System

Bones and Bone Structure

The Axial Skeleton

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Joints

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Sensory Pathways and the Somatic Nervous System

The Autonomic Nervous System and Higher-Order Functions

The Special Senses

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Blood

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Blood Vessels and Circulation

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