Question 1

Your BMR is usually above your TMR.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-Glucose anabolism

Accepted Answer

A) Anabolism 
B) Catabolism 
C) Glycolysis 
D) Citric acid cycle 
E) Adenosine triphosphate
F)Glycogenesis
G)Nonessential amino acid
H)Essential amino acid
I)BMR
J)TMR
K)Adipose tissue
L)Nutrition
M)Metabolism
N)Assimilation 
A) Anabolism 
B) Catabolism 
C) Glycolysis 
D) Citric acid cycle 
E) Adenosine triphosphate
F)Glycogenesis
G)Nonessential amino acid
H)Essential amino acid
I)BMR
J)TMR
K)Adipose tissue
L)Nutrition
M)Metabolism
N)Assimilation

Question 3

Besides insulin,which hormone lowers blood glucose levels?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glucagon 
B)  Hydrocortisone 
C)  Growth hormone 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Glucagon 
B)  Hydrocortisone 
C)  Growth hormone 
D)  None of the above

Question 4

The liver carries out the first steps in both protein and carbohydrate metabolism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Match each vitamin or mineral with its function in the body.
-A vitamin that helps in the manufacture of collagen fibers

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamin A 
B) Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) 
C) Vitamin B3 (niacin) 
D) Vitamin D (calciferol) 
E) Calcium
F)Iron
G)Iodine
H)Phosphorous
I)Vitamin E
J)Vitamin B6
K)Vitamin C
L)Vitamin K
M)Sodium
N)Chlorine 
A) Vitamin A 
B) Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) 
C) Vitamin B3 (niacin) 
D) Vitamin D (calciferol) 
E) Calcium
F)Iron
G)Iodine
H)Phosphorous
I)Vitamin E
J)Vitamin B6
K)Vitamin C
L)Vitamin K
M)Sodium
N)Chlorine

Question 6

Before food can be assimilated,it must be metabolized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Macronutrients form the bulk of our diet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Name and explain the mechanisms that allow the body to lose heat from the skin.

Accepted Answer

The body has several mechanisms to lose

Question 9

Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-A molecule that provides the direct source of energy for doing cell work

Accepted Answer

A) Anabolism 
B) Catabolism 
C) Glycolysis 
D) Citric acid cycle 
E) Adenosine triphosphate
F)Glycogenesis
G)Nonessential amino acid
H)Essential amino acid
I)BMR
J)TMR
K)Adipose tissue
L)Nutrition
M)Metabolism
N)Assimilation 
A) Anabolism 
B) Catabolism 
C) Glycolysis 
D) Citric acid cycle 
E) Adenosine triphosphate
F)Glycogenesis
G)Nonessential amino acid
H)Essential amino acid
I)BMR
J)TMR
K)Adipose tissue
L)Nutrition
M)Metabolism
N)Assimilation

Question 10

In the ATP-ADP cycle,the most important thing being added or lost in the ATP is energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Match each vitamin or mineral with its function in the body.
-A vitamin that acts as an antioxidant that prevents free radicals from damaging the cell

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamin A 
B) Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) 
C) Vitamin B3 (niacin) 
D) Vitamin D (calciferol) 
E) Calcium
F)Iron
G)Iodine
H)Phosphorous
I)Vitamin E
J)Vitamin B6
K)Vitamin C
L)Vitamin K
M)Sodium
N)Chlorine 
A) Vitamin A 
B) Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) 
C) Vitamin B3 (niacin) 
D) Vitamin D (calciferol) 
E) Calcium
F)Iron
G)Iodine
H)Phosphorous
I)Vitamin E
J)Vitamin B6
K)Vitamin C
L)Vitamin K
M)Sodium
N)Chlorine

Question 12

Explain three functions of the liver.

Accepted Answer

The liver has many important functions i

Question 13

Glycolysis does not require oxygen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Usable energy in the ATP molecule is stored in the

Accepted Answer

A)  adenosine portion of the molecule 
B)  bond attaching the adenosine to the first phosphate group 
C)  bond between the second and third phosphate groups 
D)  both b and c above 
A)  adenosine portion of the molecule 
B)  bond attaching the adenosine to the first phosphate group 
C)  bond between the second and third phosphate groups 
D)  both b and c above

Question 15

The electron transport system

Accepted Answer

A)  occurs in the mitochondria 
B)  follows the citric acid cycle 
C)  follows glycolysis 
D)  both a and b above 
A)  occurs in the mitochondria 
B)  follows the citric acid cycle 
C)  follows glycolysis 
D)  both a and b above

Question 16

Up to 42 molecules of ATP can be generated in the mitochondrion for every glucose molecule that enters the metabolic pathway.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-The amount of energy used when you are awake but resting,not digesting a meal and not in a cold environment

Accepted Answer

A) Anabolism 
B) Catabolism 
C) Glycolysis 
D) Citric acid cycle 
E) Adenosine triphosphate
F)Glycogenesis
G)Nonessential amino acid
H)Essential amino acid
I)BMR
J)TMR
K)Adipose tissue
L)Nutrition
M)Metabolism
N)Assimilation 
A) Anabolism 
B) Catabolism 
C) Glycolysis 
D) Citric acid cycle 
E) Adenosine triphosphate
F)Glycogenesis
G)Nonessential amino acid
H)Essential amino acid
I)BMR
J)TMR
K)Adipose tissue
L)Nutrition
M)Metabolism
N)Assimilation

Question 18

Before food can be assimilated,it must be digested.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Vitamin C acts as an antioxidant that prevents free radicals from damaging DNA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A person who has diabetes mellitus has a surplus of glucose and insulin in the blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 17: Nutrition and Metabolism

Your BMR is usually above your TMR.

Match each of the terms with its definition or description. -Glucose anabolism

Besides insulin,which hormone lowers blood glucose levels?

The liver carries out the first steps in both protein and carbohydrate metabolism.

Match each vitamin or mineral with its function in the body. -A vitamin that helps in the manufacture of collagen fibers

Before food can be assimilated,it must be metabolized.

Macronutrients form the bulk of our diet.

Name and explain the mechanisms that allow the body to lose heat from the skin.

Match each of the terms with its definition or description. -A molecule that provides the direct source of energy for doing cell work

In the ATP-ADP cycle,the most important thing being added or lost in the ATP is energy.

Match each vitamin or mineral with its function in the body. -A vitamin that acts as an antioxidant that prevents free radicals from damaging the cell

Explain three functions of the liver.

Glycolysis does not require oxygen.

Usable energy in the ATP molecule is stored in the

The electron transport system

Up to 42 molecules of ATP can be generated in the mitochondrion for every glucose molecule that enters the metabolic pathway.

Match each of the terms with its definition or description. -The amount of energy used when you are awake but resting,not digesting a meal and not in a cold environment

Before food can be assimilated,it must be digested.

Vitamin C acts as an antioxidant that prevents free radicals from damaging DNA.

A person who has diabetes mellitus has a surplus of glucose and insulin in the blood.

Introduction to the Body

Chemistry of Life

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Organ Systems

Skin and Membranes

Skeletal System

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Senses

Endocrine System

Blood

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Lymphatic System and Immunity

Respiratory System

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Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Acid-Base Balance

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