Question 1

Glycolysis is best defined as a catabolic reaction based upon the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  conversion of glucose into two molecules of pyruvic acid 
B)  conversion of glucose into carbon dioxide and water 
C)  formation of sugar 
D)  conversion of pyruvic acid into carbon dioxide and water 
A)  conversion of glucose into two molecules of pyruvic acid 
B)  conversion of glucose into carbon dioxide and water 
C)  formation of sugar 
D)  conversion of pyruvic acid into carbon dioxide and water

Question 2

What is obesity,and what health problems accompany or follow its onset?

Accepted Answer

Obesity is a BMI (body mass index)greate

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT true of beta oxidation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fatty acids are broken into acetic acid fragments. 
B)  It involves the anabolism of fats. 
C)  It occurs in the mitochondria. 
D)  The carbon in the beta (third) position is oxidized during the process. 
A)  Fatty acids are broken into acetic acid fragments. 
B)  It involves the anabolism of fats. 
C)  It occurs in the mitochondria. 
D)  The carbon in the beta (third) position is oxidized during the process.

Question 4

Which of the following is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most of the ATP are produced by substrate-level phosphorylation. 
B)  Glycolysis relies on substrate-level oxidation for the four ATP produced in this pathway. 
C)  Each FADH2 yields about 1.5 ATP via oxidative phosphorylation. 
D)  Most ATP from cellular respiration are produced directly in the citric acid (Krebs) cycle. 
A)  Most of the ATP are produced by substrate-level phosphorylation. 
B)  Glycolysis relies on substrate-level oxidation for the four ATP produced in this pathway. 
C)  Each FADH2 yields about 1.5 ATP via oxidative phosphorylation. 
D)  Most ATP from cellular respiration are produced directly in the citric acid (Krebs) cycle.

Question 5

What is the outcome of ketosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  glucogenesis 
B)  water retention and edema 
C)  metabolic acidosis 
D)  glycogen buildup 
E)  metabolic alkalosis 
A)  glucogenesis 
B)  water retention and edema 
C)  metabolic acidosis 
D)  glycogen buildup 
E)  metabolic alkalosis

Question 6

Minerals required by the body in moderate amounts include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  sulfur and potassium 
B)  sodium and chlorine 
C)  calcium and phosphorus 
D)  iron and selenium 
A)  sulfur and potassium 
B)  sodium and chlorine 
C)  calcium and phosphorus 
D)  iron and selenium

Question 7

In India,rice is a large part of the diet.Lack of which vitamin in rice would lead to higher levels of blindness in this population?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin A 
B)  vitamin E 
C)  vitamin C 
D)  vitamin D 
A)  vitamin A 
B)  vitamin E 
C)  vitamin C 
D)  vitamin D

Question 8

Glycogen is formed in the liver during the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  period when the metabolic rate is lowest 
B)  postabsorptive state 
C)  starvation period 
D)  absorptive state 
A)  period when the metabolic rate is lowest 
B)  postabsorptive state 
C)  starvation period 
D)  absorptive state

Question 9

A friend expresses concern that their family hardly ever consumes fruits and vegetables and is not eating healthy.Use the USDA's MyPlate food guide to help your friend understand how to improve this family's diet.

Accepted Answer

The USDA's guidelines are represented by

Question 10

Match the following:
-Heat loss during sweating.

Accepted Answer

A) radiation 
B) evaporation 
C) convection 
D) conduction 
A) radiation 
B) evaporation 
C) convection 
D) conduction

Question 11

For use as fuel,all food carbohydrates are eventually transformed to glucose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The primary function of cellular respiration is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  break down food molecules and generate ATP 
B)  provide the body with adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals 
C)  efficiently monitor the energy needs of the body 
D)  determine the amount of heat needed by the human body 
A)  break down food molecules and generate ATP 
B)  provide the body with adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals 
C)  efficiently monitor the energy needs of the body 
D)  determine the amount of heat needed by the human body

Question 13

Figure 24.1
Using Figure 24.1, match the following:
-Occurs via substrate-level phosphorylation.

Accepted Answer

A) B 
B) D 
C) E 
D) A 
E) C 
A) B 
B) D 
C) E 
D) A 
E) C

Question 14

The amount of ________ produced is probably the most important hormonal factor in determining basal metabolic rate (BMR).

Accepted Answer

A)  prolactin 
B)  norepinephrine 
C)  ADH 
D)  thyroxine 
A)  prolactin 
B)  norepinephrine 
C)  ADH 
D)  thyroxine

Question 15

Match the following:
-Splitting of triglycerides into glycerol and fatty acids.

Accepted Answer

A) beta oxidation 
B) lipolysis 
C) ketogenesis 
D) lipogenesis 
A) beta oxidation 
B) lipolysis 
C) ketogenesis 
D) lipogenesis

Question 16

Match the following:
-Heat loss in the form of infrared waves.

Accepted Answer

A) radiation 
B) evaporation 
C) convection 
D) conduction 
A) radiation 
B) evaporation 
C) convection 
D) conduction

Question 17

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Excess carbohydrate and fat can be stored as such, whereas excess amino acids are oxidized for energy or converted to fat or glycogen for storage. 
B)  Fats and carbohydrates are oxidized directly to produce cellular energy. 
C)  The amino acid pool is the body's total supply of amino acids in the body's proteins. 
D)  Amino acids can be used to supply energy only after being converted to a citric acid cycle intermediate. 
A)  Excess carbohydrate and fat can be stored as such, whereas excess amino acids are oxidized for energy or converted to fat or glycogen for storage. 
B)  Fats and carbohydrates are oxidized directly to produce cellular energy. 
C)  The amino acid pool is the body's total supply of amino acids in the body's proteins. 
D)  Amino acids can be used to supply energy only after being converted to a citric acid cycle intermediate.

Question 18

Figure 24.1
Using Figure 24.1, match the following:
-ATP formed by oxidative phosphorylation.

Accepted Answer

A) B 
B) D 
C) E 
D) A 
E) C 
A) B 
B) D 
C) E 
D) A 
E) C

Question 19

Select the correct statement about proteins.

Accepted Answer

A)  Proteins will be used by most cells for ATP synthesis if insufficient carbohydrates are ingested. 
B)  All proteins can be synthesized in the body if most of the amino acids are present. 
C)  Strict vegetarians need not worry about adequate protein intake, as most vegetables are almost perfect sources of amino acids. 
D)  Catabolic steroids (hormones) accelerate the rate of protein synthesis. 
A)  Proteins will be used by most cells for ATP synthesis if insufficient carbohydrates are ingested. 
B)  All proteins can be synthesized in the body if most of the amino acids are present. 
C)  Strict vegetarians need not worry about adequate protein intake, as most vegetables are almost perfect sources of amino acids. 
D)  Catabolic steroids (hormones) accelerate the rate of protein synthesis.

Question 20

Which of the following statements best describes complete protein?

Accepted Answer

A)  derived from meat and fish only 
B)  must contain all the body's amino acid requirements for tissue maintenance and growth 
C)  derived only from legumes and other plant material 
D)  meets all the minimum daily requirements for a healthy diet 
A)  derived from meat and fish only 
B)  must contain all the body's amino acid requirements for tissue maintenance and growth 
C)  derived only from legumes and other plant material 
D)  meets all the minimum daily requirements for a healthy diet

Exam 24: Nutrition,metabolism,and Body Temperature Regulation

Glycolysis is best defined as a catabolic reaction based upon the ________.

What is obesity,and what health problems accompany or follow its onset?

Which of the following is NOT true of beta oxidation?

Which of the following is correct?

What is the outcome of ketosis?

Minerals required by the body in moderate amounts include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

In India,rice is a large part of the diet.Lack of which vitamin in rice would lead to higher levels of blindness in this population?

Glycogen is formed in the liver during the ________.

A friend expresses concern that their family hardly ever consumes fruits and vegetables and is not eating healthy.Use the USDA's MyPlate food guide to help your friend understand how to improve this family's diet.

Match the following: -Heat loss during sweating.

For use as fuel,all food carbohydrates are eventually transformed to glucose.

The primary function of cellular respiration is to ________.

Figure 24.1 Using Figure 24.1, match the following: -Occurs via substrate-level phosphorylation.

The amount of ________ produced is probably the most important hormonal factor in determining basal metabolic rate (BMR).

Match the following: -Splitting of triglycerides into glycerol and fatty acids.

Match the following: -Heat loss in the form of infrared waves.

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Figure 24.1 Using Figure 24.1, match the following: -ATP formed by oxidative phosphorylation.

Select the correct statement about proteins.

Which of the following statements best describes complete protein?

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