Question 1

The TMR

Accepted Answer

A)  is usually less than the BMR 
B)  is usually greater than the BMR 
C)  increases as activity increases 
D)  both b and c above 
A)  is usually less than the BMR 
B)  is usually greater than the BMR 
C)  increases as activity increases 
D)  both b and c above

Question 2

One function of the liver is to help maintain normal blood glucose concentration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Match each vitamin or mineral with its function in the body.
-A mineral that is important in the structure of RNA,DNA,and ATP

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 4

Match each vitamin or mineral with its function in the body.
-A vitamin that helps enzymes that catabolize amino acids

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 5

To lose weight,reduce your caloric intake to below your TMR.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Both growth hormone and epinephrine increase the blood concentration of glucose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Define anabolism and give an example of an anabolic process.

Accepted Answer

Anabolism is one of the two main metabol

Question 8

The citric acid cycle follows glycolysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The liver can process newly absorbed food because the inferior vena cava carries blood directly from the small intestine to the liver.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Liver cells are unable to store which of the following substances?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin C 
B)  Vitamin D 
C)  Iron 
D)  Liver cells can store all of the above 
A)  Vitamin C 
B)  Vitamin D 
C)  Iron 
D)  Liver cells can store all of the above

Question 11

Explain the process of the citric acid cycle.What is its starting substance,what are its end products,and where does it occur?

Accepted Answer

The citric acid cycle, also known as the

Question 12

Evaporation is the

Accepted Answer

A)  flow of heat waves away from the blood 
B)  transfer of heat to the skin and then to the external environment 
C)  absorption of heat by water (sweat) vaporization 
D)  none of the above 
A)  flow of heat waves away from the blood 
B)  transfer of heat to the skin and then to the external environment 
C)  absorption of heat by water (sweat) vaporization 
D)  none of the above

Question 13

Which of the following is categorized as a micronutrient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbohydrate 
B)  Protein 
C)  Fats 
D)  Mineral 
A)  Carbohydrate 
B)  Protein 
C)  Fats 
D)  Mineral

Question 14

To safely lose weight

Accepted Answer

A)  increase caloric intake above TMR 
B)  maintain caloric intake and reduce TMR 
C)  decrease caloric intake to below TMR 
D)  both a and b will cause weight loss 
A)  increase caloric intake above TMR 
B)  maintain caloric intake and reduce TMR 
C)  decrease caloric intake to below TMR 
D)  both a and b will cause weight loss

Question 15

The body would prefer to use proteins for anabolism rather than catabolism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Match each vitamin or mineral with its function in the body.
-A mineral that helps in muscle and nerve function and in fluid balance

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 17

The BMR

Accepted Answer

A)  is usually less than the TMR 
B)  is usually greater than the TMR 
C)  increases as activity increases 
D)  both b and c above 
A)  is usually less than the TMR 
B)  is usually greater than the TMR 
C)  increases as activity increases 
D)  both b and c above

Question 18

Diagram and explain the ATP-ADP cycle.Show specifically where the energy is added to and taken from the cycle.

Accepted Answer

The ATP-ADP cycle is a crucial process i

Question 19

The liver produces plasma proteins such as prothrombin and fibrinogen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The convection method of heat loss from the blood occurs by the transfer of heat energy to the skin and then to the external environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 17: Nutrition and Metabolism

The TMR

One function of the liver is to help maintain normal blood glucose concentration.

Match each vitamin or mineral with its function in the body. -A mineral that is important in the structure of RNA,DNA,and ATP

Match each vitamin or mineral with its function in the body. -A vitamin that helps enzymes that catabolize amino acids

To lose weight,reduce your caloric intake to below your TMR.

Both growth hormone and epinephrine increase the blood concentration of glucose.

Define anabolism and give an example of an anabolic process.

The citric acid cycle follows glycolysis.

The liver can process newly absorbed food because the inferior vena cava carries blood directly from the small intestine to the liver.

Liver cells are unable to store which of the following substances?

Explain the process of the citric acid cycle.What is its starting substance,what are its end products,and where does it occur?

Evaporation is the

Which of the following is categorized as a micronutrient?

To safely lose weight

The body would prefer to use proteins for anabolism rather than catabolism.

Match each vitamin or mineral with its function in the body. -A mineral that helps in muscle and nerve function and in fluid balance

The BMR

Diagram and explain the ATP-ADP cycle.Show specifically where the energy is added to and taken from the cycle.

The liver produces plasma proteins such as prothrombin and fibrinogen.

The convection method of heat loss from the blood occurs by the transfer of heat energy to the skin and then to the external environment.

Introduction to the Body

Chemistry of Life

Cells

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Organ Systems

Skin and Membranes

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Nervous System

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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