Exam 30: A: Nutrition and Metabolism

Products derived from anabolism may differ from cell to cell.

Hormones that cause the blood level of glucose to rise are called hypoglycemic.

Copper is an important mineral in the synthesis of thyroid hormone.

Fatty acids are converted to ketone bodies in the liver.

Lipoproteins are produced primarily in the liver.

Of the 20 amino acids used by the body,18 can be synthesized by the body.

When the metabolic rate decreases,the cells use less oxygen than normal.

Thyroid hormone can promote protein anabolism or protein catabolism depending on the circumstances.

A high level of HDLs is associated with a low incidence of heart disease.