Exam 17: Body Temperature and Metabolism

Which of the following statements are true of metabolism? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

A tall,thin person has a ____________________ metabolic rate than does a short,stocky person.

In order to be used in cell respiration,molecules of glycerol are changed to:

In a warm environment,the arterioles in the dermis will:

A high fever may cause brain damage because ____________________ become denatured.

Two minerals that are needed for synthesis reactions are ____ for some proteins and ____ for thyroxine.

Vasodilation in the dermis will ____________________ the flow of blood near the body surface and thereby ____________________ the loss of heat.

Which of these food types is NOT paired with its correct yield of kilocalories per gram?

In the cell respiration of glucose,metabolic water is formed during which stage?

A dessert consists of 12 grams of carbohydrates,6 grams of protein,and 40 grams of fat,which is ____________________ total calories.

Glycolysis takes place in the ____ of the cell,and oxygen ____ required.

The processes of heat radiation and conduction from the skin are increased when the arterioles in the dermis ____________________.

During stressful situations,the ____________________ nervous system contributes to greater heat production.

The Krebs cycle takes place in the ____ of cells,and oxygen ____ required.

Within a 24-hour period,body temperature usually fluctuates ____________________ to ____________________ degrees Fahrenheit and is lowest during ____________________.

In a cold environment,more heat will be produced because:

In order to be used in cell respiration,fatty acid molecules are changed to:

Vasodilation in the dermis will ____________________ the loss of heat.

Which of the following statements are true of the molecules in cell respiration? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

A meal consists of 40 grams of carbohydrates,20 grams of protein,and 10 grams of fat,which is ____________________ total calories.