Question 1

Explain how the ability to interconvert nutrients is beneficial.

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Interconversion allows the bod...

Question 2

When fatty acids are metabolized for cellular respiration,the first step involves breaking two carbons off the chain at a time to form acetyl CoA molecules.Acetyl CoA then

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A)  undergoes glycolysis.
B)  enters the citric acid cycle.
C)  begins the electron transport chain.
D)  is converted to pyruvate and lactate.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Whenever an amino acid is used for cellular respiration,it enters the pathway at the intermediate stage.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Blood within liver sinusoids comes from the hepatic artery and is headed toward the hepatic portal vein.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Proteins that supply all of our essential amino acids are described as ________ proteins.

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The answer of Proteins that supply all of our essential...

Question 6

The area of the brain that provides the primary control of body temperature is the

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A)  cerebellum.
B)  cerebral cortex.
C)  hypothalamus.
D)  pineal gland.
E)  medulla.F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

Recommended daily allowances established by the Food and Nutrition Board are based on

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A)  individual needs and factor in sex,age,and body mass.
B)  averages obtained from population studies.C) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 8

Minerals that must be ingested at levels greater than 100 milligrams per day are referred to as _______ minerals.

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The answer of Minerals that must be ingested at levels...

Question 9

A water-filled chamber into which someone is placed in order to measure her basal metabolic rate is called a __________.

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The answer of A water-filled chamber into which someone is...

Question 10

Minerals are organic molecules.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In response to decreases in body temperature,the brain signals the

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A)  anterior pituitary to release thyroid-stimulating hormone.
B)  anterior pituitary to release thyroid-inhibiting hormone.
C)  posterior pituitary to release thyroid-releasing hormone.
D)  posterior pituitary to release thyroid-inhibiting hormone.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 12

Metabolic rate is a measurement of the

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A)  total number of calories consumed per hour.
B)  amount of oxygen consumed per kilogram of body weight.
C)  energy used in a given period of time.
D)  heat given off by contracting muscles.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Triglycerides and steroids are both examples of

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A)  essential amino acids.
B)  nonessential amino acids.
C)  lipids.
D)  carbohydrates.
E)  proteins.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

Because lipids are nonpolar,they must be wrapped by other molecules to be transported through the blood.This combined molecule is known as a ___________.

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Question 15

An increase in metabolic rate would alter body temperature and trigger a compensatory

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A)  stimulation of sweat glands and vasoconstriction in blood vessels of the skin.
B)  stimulation of sweat glands and vasodilation in blood vessels of the skin.
C)  inhibition of sweat glands and vasoconstriction in blood vessels of the skin.
D)  inhibition of sweat glands and vasodilation in blood vessels of the skin.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

What effect does glucagon have on protein metabolism

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A)  It directly stimulates catabolism of proteins.
B)  It stimulates the buildup of proteins from amino acids.
C)  It increases absorption of amino acids in the intestine.
D)  It has no effect on body proteins.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

A deficiency in thiamine (vitamin B1)may result in a weakened heart and edema.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Food labels are required by law to include the amount of cholesterol in each serving.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

One of the ultimate effects of insulin is to stimulate protein synthesis within cells of the body.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Individuals who consume excess carbohydrates can deposit additional triglycerides into their adipose tissue.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 27: Nutrition and Metabolism

A deficiency in thiamine (vitamin B1)may result in a weakened heart and edema.

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Individuals who consume excess carbohydrates can deposit additional triglycerides into their adipose tissue.

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An increase in metabolic rate would alter body temperature and trigger a compensatory

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Proteins that supply all of our essential amino acids are described as ________ proteins.

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In response to decreases in body temperature,the brain signals the

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When fatty acids are metabolized for cellular respiration,the first step involves breaking two carbons off the chain at a time to form acetyl CoA molecules.Acetyl CoA then

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Because lipids are nonpolar,they must be wrapped by other molecules to be transported through the blood.This combined molecule is known as a ___________.

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A water-filled chamber into which someone is placed in order to measure her basal metabolic rate is called a __________.

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Metabolic rate is a measurement of the

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Minerals that must be ingested at levels greater than 100 milligrams per day are referred to as _______ minerals.

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Recommended daily allowances established by the Food and Nutrition Board are based on

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Blood within liver sinusoids comes from the hepatic artery and is headed toward the hepatic portal vein.

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What effect does glucagon have on protein metabolism

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Minerals are organic molecules.

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Food labels are required by law to include the amount of cholesterol in each serving.

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Triglycerides and steroids are both examples of

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The area of the brain that provides the primary control of body temperature is the

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Explain how the ability to interconvert nutrients is beneficial.

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One of the ultimate effects of insulin is to stimulate protein synthesis within cells of the body.

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Whenever an amino acid is used for cellular respiration,it enters the pathway at the intermediate stage.

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A deficiency in thiamine (vitamin B₁)may result in a weakened heart and edema.

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