Question 1

How soon would death occur from starvation if the body was unable to shift to a state of ketosis?

Accepted Answer

A) 3 to 5 days 
B) 7 to 10 days 
C) within 3 weeks 
D) 4 to 6 weeks 
E) 6 to 12 weeks 
A) 3 to 5 days 
B) 7 to 10 days 
C) within 3 weeks 
D) 4 to 6 weeks 
E) 6 to 12 weeks C

Question 2

What is the major energy carrier molecule in most cells?

Accepted Answer

A) ATP 
B) Glucose 
C) Pyruvate 
D) A kcalorie 
E) Acetyl CoA 
A) ATP 
B) Glucose 
C) Pyruvate 
D) A kcalorie 
E) Acetyl CoA A

Question 3

The series of reactions involving the conversion of glucose to pyruvate is known as ____.

Accepted Answer

A) pyrolysis 
B) glycolysis 
C) beta-oxidation 
D) coupled reaction 
E) gluconeogenesis 
A) pyrolysis 
B) glycolysis 
C) beta-oxidation 
D) coupled reaction 
E) gluconeogenesis B

Question 4

MATCHING
-A product of deamination

Accepted Answer

A) Ethyl 
B) Urea 
C) MEOS 
D) Water 
E) Glucose
F)Enzyme
G)Glycogen
H)Glycerol
I)Ammonia
J)Coenzyme
K)Cori cycle
L)Lactate
M)Acetoacetate
N)Acetyl CoA
O)Pyruvate
P)Triglyceride
Q)Gastric alcohol dehydrogenase
R)Synthesis of pyruvate from glycogen
S)Synthesis of cholesterol from acetate
T)Synthesis of acetyl CoA from glucose 
A) Ethyl 
B) Urea 
C) MEOS 
D) Water 
E) Glucose
F)Enzyme
G)Glycogen
H)Glycerol
I)Ammonia
J)Coenzyme
K)Cori cycle
L)Lactate
M)Acetoacetate
N)Acetyl CoA
O)Pyruvate
P)Triglyceride
Q)Gastric alcohol dehydrogenase
R)Synthesis of pyruvate from glycogen
S)Synthesis of cholesterol from acetate
T)Synthesis of acetyl CoA from glucose

Question 5

In the average healthy person, about how much time is required by the liver to process the alcohol in a typical drink?

Accepted Answer

A) 15 minutes 
B) 30 minutes 
C) 1 hour 
D) 2 hours 
E) 4 hours 
A) 15 minutes 
B) 30 minutes 
C) 1 hour 
D) 2 hours 
E) 4 hours

Question 6

What percentage (by weight) of a triglyceride molecule can be converted to glucose?

Accepted Answer

A) 0% 
B) 5% 
C) 25% 
D) 50% 
E) 75% 
A) 0% 
B) 5% 
C) 25% 
D) 50% 
E) 75%

Question 7

When the body needs energy quickly, pyruvate is converted to ____________________; when the energy expenditure is slower, pyruvate is broken down into ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When the body needs energy quickly, pyruvate...

Question 8

In the first step of alcohol metabolism, alcohol dehydrogenase oxidizes alcohol to ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the first step of alcohol metabolism,...

Question 9

What is a feature of the metabolism of surplus dietary fat?

Accepted Answer

A) Excess fat is almost all stored. 
B) Excess fat promotes increased fat oxidation. 
C) Excess fat spares breakdown of body proteins. 
D) Conversion of excess fat to storage fat is inefficient. 
E) Excess dietary fat facilitates conversion of other macronutrients to fat. 
A) Excess fat is almost all stored. 
B) Excess fat promotes increased fat oxidation. 
C) Excess fat spares breakdown of body proteins. 
D) Conversion of excess fat to storage fat is inefficient. 
E) Excess dietary fat facilitates conversion of other macronutrients to fat.

Question 10

What organ is the major site for gluconeogenesis?

Accepted Answer

A) Liver 
B) Brain 
C) Muscle 
D) Small intestine 
E) Pancreas 
A) Liver 
B) Brain 
C) Muscle 
D) Small intestine 
E) Pancreas

Question 11

Approximately how many kcal are contained in 3 ounces of 80-proof rum?

Accepted Answer

A) 50 kcal 
B) 100 kcal 
C) 150 kcal 
D) 200 kcal 
E) 400 kcal 
A) 50 kcal 
B) 100 kcal 
C) 150 kcal 
D) 200 kcal 
E) 400 kcal

Question 12

Which nutrient can be made from compounds composed of 2-carbon skeletons?

Accepted Answer

A) Glucose 
B) Fructose 
C) Glycogen 
D) Fatty acids 
E) Pyruvate 
A) Glucose 
B) Fructose 
C) Glycogen 
D) Fatty acids 
E) Pyruvate

Question 13

What percentage of U.S. adult men are classified as drinking excessively? What percentage of women are doing the same?

Accepted Answer

A) 2%; 5% 
B) 5%; 2% 
C) 8%; 3% 
D) 10%; 4% 
E) 11%; 8% 
A) 2%; 5% 
B) 5%; 2% 
C) 8%; 3% 
D) 10%; 4% 
E) 11%; 8%

Question 14

Describe the interactions related to alcohol-containing beverages spiked with caffeine.

Accepted Answer

The dangers of binge drinking have been

Question 15

An immediate consequence of a cellular deficiency of oxaloacetate is a slowing of ____.

Accepted Answer

A) glycolysis 
B) the TCA cycle 
C) lactate synthesis 
D) ketone formation 
E) protein excretion 
A) glycolysis 
B) the TCA cycle 
C) lactate synthesis 
D) ketone formation 
E) protein excretion

Question 16

The Cori cycle involves the interconversion of ____.

Accepted Answer

A) lactate and glucose 
B) glucose and amino acids 
C) pyruvate and citric acids 
D) fatty acids and acetyl CoA 
E) glycerol and glucose 
A) lactate and glucose 
B) glucose and amino acids 
C) pyruvate and citric acids 
D) fatty acids and acetyl CoA 
E) glycerol and glucose

Question 17

MATCHING
-Waste product of the electron transport chain

Accepted Answer

A) Ethyl 
B) Urea 
C) MEOS 
D) Water 
E) Glucose
F)Enzyme
G)Glycogen
H)Glycerol
I)Ammonia
J)Coenzyme
K)Cori cycle
L)Lactate
M)Acetoacetate
N)Acetyl CoA
O)Pyruvate
P)Triglyceride
Q)Gastric alcohol dehydrogenase
R)Synthesis of pyruvate from glycogen
S)Synthesis of cholesterol from acetate
T)Synthesis of acetyl CoA from glucose 
A) Ethyl 
B) Urea 
C) MEOS 
D) Water 
E) Glucose
F)Enzyme
G)Glycogen
H)Glycerol
I)Ammonia
J)Coenzyme
K)Cori cycle
L)Lactate
M)Acetoacetate
N)Acetyl CoA
O)Pyruvate
P)Triglyceride
Q)Gastric alcohol dehydrogenase
R)Synthesis of pyruvate from glycogen
S)Synthesis of cholesterol from acetate
T)Synthesis of acetyl CoA from glucose

Question 18

Which of the following is a characteristic of the metabolism of specific macronutrients?

Accepted Answer

A) The rate of fat oxidation does not change when fat is eaten in excess. 
B) The rate of protein oxidation does not change when protein is eaten in excess. 
C) The rate of glucose oxidation does not change when carbohydrate is eaten in excess. 
D) The conversion of dietary glucose to fat is the major pathway of carbohydrate utilization. 
E) The conversion of protein to muscle is hastened when protein intake exceeds protein requirements. 
A) The rate of fat oxidation does not change when fat is eaten in excess. 
B) The rate of protein oxidation does not change when protein is eaten in excess. 
C) The rate of glucose oxidation does not change when carbohydrate is eaten in excess. 
D) The conversion of dietary glucose to fat is the major pathway of carbohydrate utilization. 
E) The conversion of protein to muscle is hastened when protein intake exceeds protein requirements.

Question 19

Compare and contrast the metabolism of alcohol in men versus women.

Accepted Answer

The stomach begins to break down alcohol

Question 20

If a person consumes 100 kcalories in excess of energy needs from olive oil, approximately what percentage of the kcalories are stored in the body?

Accepted Answer

A) 55% 
B) 65% 
C) 75% 
D) 85% 
E) 95% 
A) 55% 
B) 65% 
C) 75% 
D) 85% 
E) 95%

How soon would death occur from starvation if the body was unable to shift to a state of ketosis?

What is the major energy carrier molecule in most cells?

The series of reactions involving the conversion of glucose to pyruvate is known as ____.

MATCHING -A product of deamination

In the average healthy person, about how much time is required by the liver to process the alcohol in a typical drink?

What percentage (by weight) of a triglyceride molecule can be converted to glucose?

When the body needs energy quickly, pyruvate is converted to ; when the energy expenditure is slower, pyruvate is broken down into .

In the first step of alcohol metabolism, alcohol dehydrogenase oxidizes alcohol to ____________________.

What is a feature of the metabolism of surplus dietary fat?

What organ is the major site for gluconeogenesis?

Approximately how many kcal are contained in 3 ounces of 80-proof rum?

Which nutrient can be made from compounds composed of 2-carbon skeletons?

What percentage of U.S. adult men are classified as drinking excessively? What percentage of women are doing the same?

Describe the interactions related to alcohol-containing beverages spiked with caffeine.

An immediate consequence of a cellular deficiency of oxaloacetate is a slowing of ____.

The Cori cycle involves the interconversion of ____.

MATCHING -Waste product of the electron transport chain

Which of the following is a characteristic of the metabolism of specific macronutrients?

Compare and contrast the metabolism of alcohol in men versus women.

If a person consumes 100 kcalories in excess of energy needs from olive oil, approximately what percentage of the kcalories are stored in the body?

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Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, Obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, D, E, and K

Water and 123 the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity, Nutrients, and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

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Exam 7: Energy Metabolism

How soon would death occur from starvation if the body was unable to shift to a state of ketosis?

What is the major energy carrier molecule in most cells?

The series of reactions involving the conversion of glucose to pyruvate is known as ____.

MATCHING -A product of deamination

In the average healthy person, about how much time is required by the liver to process the alcohol in a typical drink?

What percentage (by weight) of a triglyceride molecule can be converted to glucose?

When the body needs energy quickly, pyruvate is converted to ____________________; when the energy expenditure is slower, pyruvate is broken down into ____________________.

In the first step of alcohol metabolism, alcohol dehydrogenase oxidizes alcohol to ____________________.

What is a feature of the metabolism of surplus dietary fat?

What organ is the major site for gluconeogenesis?

Approximately how many kcal are contained in 3 ounces of 80-proof rum?

Which nutrient can be made from compounds composed of 2-carbon skeletons?

What percentage of U.S. adult men are classified as drinking excessively? What percentage of women are doing the same?

Describe the interactions related to alcohol-containing beverages spiked with caffeine.

An immediate consequence of a cellular deficiency of oxaloacetate is a slowing of ____.

The Cori cycle involves the interconversion of ____.

MATCHING -Waste product of the electron transport chain

Which of the following is a characteristic of the metabolism of specific macronutrients?

Compare and contrast the metabolism of alcohol in men versus women.

If a person consumes 100 kcalories in excess of energy needs from olive oil, approximately what percentage of the kcalories are stored in the body?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, Obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, D, E, and K

Water and 123 the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity, Nutrients, and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Diet and Health

Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

Hunger and the Global Environment

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When the body needs energy quickly, pyruvate is converted to ; when the energy expenditure is slower, pyruvate is broken down into .