Question 1

When there is excess glucose and amino acids in the liver,and no more ATP needs to be synthesized,these energy-rich nutrients are converted to

Accepted Answer

A)  triglycerides. 
B)  pyruvate. 
C)  NAD+. 
D)  FAD. 
A)  triglycerides. 
B)  pyruvate. 
C)  NAD+. 
D)  FAD.

Question 2

Using metabolic terms,explain how the MEOS system is different from the alcohol dehydrogenase pathway for metabolism of alcohol.

Accepted Answer

The MEOS (microsomal ethanol-oxidizing s

Question 3

Explain the meaning of the phrase: "fat burns in the flame of carbohydrates."

Accepted Answer

The phrase "fat burns in the flame of ca

Question 4

Oxidation-reduction reactions in the body are controlled by

Accepted Answer

A)  light and dark cycles. 
B)  enzymes. 
C)  fluid balance. 
D)  protein consumption. 
A)  light and dark cycles. 
B)  enzymes. 
C)  fluid balance. 
D)  protein consumption.

Question 5

The citric acid cycle is also known as the

Accepted Answer

A)  urea cycle. 
B)  Krebs cycle. 
C)  menstrual cycle. 
D)  aerobic pathway. 
A)  urea cycle. 
B)  Krebs cycle. 
C)  menstrual cycle. 
D)  aerobic pathway.

Question 6

The major end products of the electron transport chain are

Accepted Answer

A)  water, carbon dioxide and ATP. 
B)  glucose and amino acids. 
C)  dietary fiber and ammonia. 
D)  carbon, nitrogen and hydrogen. 
A)  water, carbon dioxide and ATP. 
B)  glucose and amino acids. 
C)  dietary fiber and ammonia. 
D)  carbon, nitrogen and hydrogen.

Question 7

Name two characteristics of inborn errors of metabolism.

Accepted Answer

Inborn errors of metabolism are a group

Question 8

Ketone bodies are products of incomplete oxidation of fatty acids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Explain why some people think that consuming carnitine pills will help them lose weight.

Accepted Answer

Some people believe that consuming carni

Question 10

The conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA is irreversible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Red blood cells undergo anaerobic metabolism,which means that they produce

Accepted Answer

A)  plasma. 
B)  iron. 
C)  lactate. 
D)  clots. 
A)  plasma. 
B)  iron. 
C)  lactate. 
D)  clots.

Question 12

Glycolysis is a process involving

Accepted Answer

A)  synthesis of fatty acids 
B)  reactions that convert glucose to glycogen. 
C)  reactions that convert glucose to pyruvate. 
D)  reactions that convert glycogen to protein. 
A)  synthesis of fatty acids 
B)  reactions that convert glucose to glycogen. 
C)  reactions that convert glucose to pyruvate. 
D)  reactions that convert glycogen to protein.

Question 13

Beta oxidation takes place in the mitochondria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Anabolic metabolism refers to pathways that build larger,more complex compounds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA

Accepted Answer

A)  requires the addition of CO2. 
B)  occurs in the mitochondria of the cell and is irreversible. 
C)  occurs in the nucleus of the cell. 
D)  is needed for red blood cell production. 
A)  requires the addition of CO2. 
B)  occurs in the mitochondria of the cell and is irreversible. 
C)  occurs in the nucleus of the cell. 
D)  is needed for red blood cell production.

Question 16

Ketosis increases with

Accepted Answer

A)  fasting. 
B)  a low-carbohydrate diet. 
C)  uncontrolled type 1 diabetes mellitus. 
D)  All of these choices are correct. 
A)  fasting. 
B)  a low-carbohydrate diet. 
C)  uncontrolled type 1 diabetes mellitus. 
D)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 17

Differentiate between aerobic and anaerobic metabolism.How does this apply to physical activity?

Accepted Answer

Aerobic metabolism and anaerobic metabol

Question 18

In the body,excess amino acids are

Accepted Answer

A)  burned as fuel or stored as fat. 
B)  stored by the body in the form that they were consumed. 
C)  of no concern to health status. 
D)  directly converted into lean muscle mass. 
A)  burned as fuel or stored as fat. 
B)  stored by the body in the form that they were consumed. 
C)  of no concern to health status. 
D)  directly converted into lean muscle mass.

Question 19

After a person has fasted for about a week,the brain adapts to using _______ for some of its fuel needs.

Accepted Answer

A)  glycerol 
B)  ketones 
C)  fatty acids 
D)  amino acids 
A)  glycerol 
B)  ketones 
C)  fatty acids 
D)  amino acids

When there is excess glucose and amino acids in the liver,and no more ATP needs to be synthesized,these energy-rich nutrients are converted to

Using metabolic terms,explain how the MEOS system is different from the alcohol dehydrogenase pathway for metabolism of alcohol.

Explain the meaning of the phrase: "fat burns in the flame of carbohydrates."

Oxidation-reduction reactions in the body are controlled by

The citric acid cycle is also known as the

The major end products of the electron transport chain are

Name two characteristics of inborn errors of metabolism.

Ketone bodies are products of incomplete oxidation of fatty acids.

Explain why some people think that consuming carnitine pills will help them lose weight.

The conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA is irreversible.

Red blood cells undergo anaerobic metabolism,which means that they produce

Glycolysis is a process involving

Beta oxidation takes place in the mitochondria.

Anabolic metabolism refers to pathways that build larger,more complex compounds.

The conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA

Ketosis increases with

Differentiate between aerobic and anaerobic metabolism.How does this apply to physical activity?

In the body,excess amino acids are

After a person has fasted for about a week,the brain adapts to using _______ for some of its fuel needs.

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Exam 9: Energy Metabolism

When there is excess glucose and amino acids in the liver,and no more ATP needs to be synthesized,these energy-rich nutrients are converted to

Using metabolic terms,explain how the MEOS system is different from the alcohol dehydrogenase pathway for metabolism of alcohol.

Explain the meaning of the phrase: "fat burns in the flame of carbohydrates."

Oxidation-reduction reactions in the body are controlled by

The citric acid cycle is also known as the

The major end products of the electron transport chain are

Name two characteristics of inborn errors of metabolism.

Ketone bodies are products of incomplete oxidation of fatty acids.

Explain why some people think that consuming carnitine pills will help them lose weight.

The conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA is irreversible.

Red blood cells undergo anaerobic metabolism,which means that they produce

Glycolysis is a process involving

Beta oxidation takes place in the mitochondria.

Anabolic metabolism refers to pathways that build larger,more complex compounds.

The conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA

Ketosis increases with

Differentiate between aerobic and anaerobic metabolism.How does this apply to physical activity?

In the body,excess amino acids are

After a person has fasted for about a week,the brain adapts to using _______ for some of its fuel needs.

The Science of Nutrition

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Alcohol

Energy Balance,weight Control, Eating Disorders

Nutrition, exercise, and Sports

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

Nutrition Throughout Adulthood

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