Question 1

Symptoms of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus include all of the following except __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketosis 
B)  hypoglycemia 
C)  hyperlipoproteinemia 
D)  ketoacidosis 
E)  polyuria 
A)  hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketosis 
B)  hypoglycemia 
C)  hyperlipoproteinemia 
D)  ketoacidosis 
E)  polyuria

Question 2

Extreme thirst is a characteristic symptom of diabetes. Explain.

Accepted Answer

In uncontrolled diabetes large amounts o

Question 3

An example of a cytokine is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  epidermal growth factor 
B)  interleukins 
C)  interferons 
D)  insulin-like growth factors 
E)  Both B and C are correct. 
A)  epidermal growth factor 
B)  interleukins 
C)  interferons 
D)  insulin-like growth factors 
E)  Both B and C are correct.

Question 4

Which of the following organs is responsible for pH regulation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Liver 
B)  Lungs 
C)  Intestine 
D)  Muscle 
E)  Kidney 
A)  Liver 
B)  Lungs 
C)  Intestine 
D)  Muscle 
E)  Kidney

Question 5

How do phorbol esters promote tumor growth?

Accepted Answer

Phorbol esters, found in croton oil, act

Question 6

Which of the following is not a second messenger molecule?

Accepted Answer

A)  cGMP 
B)  cAMP 
C)  Calcium 
D)  Steroids 
E)  Inositol-phospholipid system 
A)  cGMP 
B)  cAMP 
C)  Calcium 
D)  Steroids 
E)  Inositol-phospholipid system

Question 7

Hormones are often synthesized and stored within secretory vesicles. Secretion occurs only when the hormone-producing cell is stimulated. Explain the advantage that this process has over making the hormone molecules as they are needed.

Accepted Answer

The storage of preformed secretory molec

Question 8

During the first week of a prolonged diet there is a relatively rapid weight loss. What is the major source of weight loss during this period?

Accepted Answer

The major contributing factor to the rel

Question 9

In a metabolic steady state the rate of anabolic processes is approximately equal to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  catabolic processes 
B)  cellular energy needs 
C)  nutrient intake 
D)  cellular repair and growth 
E)  Both B and C are correct. 
A)  catabolic processes 
B)  cellular energy needs 
C)  nutrient intake 
D)  cellular repair and growth 
E)  Both B and C are correct.

Question 10

What is the source and action of the PDGF?

Accepted Answer

Platelet-derived growth factor

Question 11

What is meant by the term osmotic diuresis?

Accepted Answer

Osmotic diuresis is a process

Question 12

An autoimmune disease caused by the destruction of the insulin producing beta cells of the pancreas is called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  hyperglycemia 
B)  dyslipidemia 
C)  glucosuria 
D)  Type II diabetes 
E)  Type I diabetes 
A)  hyperglycemia 
B)  dyslipidemia 
C)  glucosuria 
D)  Type II diabetes 
E)  Type I diabetes

Question 13

In animals, the __________ system(s) has/have a primary responsibility for coordinating metabolism.

Accepted Answer

A)  nervous 
B)  lymphatic 
C)  hepatic 
D)  endocrine 
E)  Both A and D are correct. 
A)  nervous 
B)  lymphatic 
C)  hepatic 
D)  endocrine 
E)  Both A and D are correct.

Question 14

Type II diabetics are often obese. Explain how obesity contributes to the onset of diabetes.

Accepted Answer

Obesity contributes to the onset of diab

Question 15

Why is it important for hormones to act at low concentrations and be degraded quickly?

Accepted Answer

To ensure proper control of metabolism,

Question 16

Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketosis can occur in ___________ diabetes.

Accepted Answer

A)  Type I 
B)  Type II 
C)  Insulin-dependent diabetes 
D)  all forms of diabetes 
E)  None of the above are correct (it is not a symptom of diabetes). 
A)  Type I 
B)  Type II 
C)  Insulin-dependent diabetes 
D)  all forms of diabetes 
E)  None of the above are correct (it is not a symptom of diabetes).

Question 17

The phosphatidylinositol cycle mediates the action of all of the following except __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  acetylcholine 
B)  insulin 
C)  glucagon 
D)  vasopressin 
E)  GRH 
A)  acetylcholine 
B)  insulin 
C)  glucagon 
D)  vasopressin 
E)  GRH

Question 18

Which of the following is not a major source of extracellular signal molecules?

Accepted Answer

A)  Steroids 
B)  Modified amino acids 
C)  Carbohydrates 
D)  Fatty acids 
E)  Proteins 
A)  Steroids 
B)  Modified amino acids 
C)  Carbohydrates 
D)  Fatty acids 
E)  Proteins

Question 19

Steroid hormones __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  are transported in blood attached to transport proteins 
B)  bind to intracellular receptors 
C)  diffuse through the plasma membrane of target cells 
D)  Both A and B are correct. 
E)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  are transported in blood attached to transport proteins 
B)  bind to intracellular receptors 
C)  diffuse through the plasma membrane of target cells 
D)  Both A and B are correct. 
E)  All of the above are correct.

Question 20

Most diabetic complications are the result of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  glycation 
B)  hyperglycemia 
C)  damage to the vascular system 
D)  Both A and B are correct. 
E)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  glycation 
B)  hyperglycemia 
C)  damage to the vascular system 
D)  Both A and B are correct. 
E)  All of the above are correct.

Symptoms of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus include all of the following except __________.

Extreme thirst is a characteristic symptom of diabetes. Explain.

An example of a cytokine is __________.

Which of the following organs is responsible for pH regulation?

How do phorbol esters promote tumor growth?

Which of the following is not a second messenger molecule?

Hormones are often synthesized and stored within secretory vesicles. Secretion occurs only when the hormone-producing cell is stimulated. Explain the advantage that this process has over making the hormone molecules as they are needed.

During the first week of a prolonged diet there is a relatively rapid weight loss. What is the major source of weight loss during this period?

In a metabolic steady state the rate of anabolic processes is approximately equal to __________.

What is the source and action of the PDGF?

What is meant by the term osmotic diuresis?

An autoimmune disease caused by the destruction of the insulin producing beta cells of the pancreas is called __________.

In animals, the __________ system(s) has/have a primary responsibility for coordinating metabolism.

Type II diabetics are often obese. Explain how obesity contributes to the onset of diabetes.

Why is it important for hormones to act at low concentrations and be degraded quickly?

Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketosis can occur in ___________ diabetes.

The phosphatidylinositol cycle mediates the action of all of the following except __________.

Which of the following is not a major source of extracellular signal molecules?

Steroid hormones __________.

Most diabetic complications are the result of __________.

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Aerobic Metabolism II: Electron Transport and Oxidative Phosphorylation

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Exam 16: Integration of Metabolism

Symptoms of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus include all of the following except __________.

Extreme thirst is a characteristic symptom of diabetes. Explain.

An example of a cytokine is __________.

Which of the following organs is responsible for pH regulation?

How do phorbol esters promote tumor growth?

Which of the following is not a second messenger molecule?

Hormones are often synthesized and stored within secretory vesicles. Secretion occurs only when the hormone-producing cell is stimulated. Explain the advantage that this process has over making the hormone molecules as they are needed.

During the first week of a prolonged diet there is a relatively rapid weight loss. What is the major source of weight loss during this period?

In a metabolic steady state the rate of anabolic processes is approximately equal to __________.

What is the source and action of the PDGF?

What is meant by the term osmotic diuresis?

An autoimmune disease caused by the destruction of the insulin producing beta cells of the pancreas is called __________.

In animals, the __________ system(s) has/have a primary responsibility for coordinating metabolism.

Type II diabetics are often obese. Explain how obesity contributes to the onset of diabetes.

Why is it important for hormones to act at low concentrations and be degraded quickly?

Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketosis can occur in ___________ diabetes.

The phosphatidylinositol cycle mediates the action of all of the following except __________.

Which of the following is not a major source of extracellular signal molecules?

Steroid hormones __________.

Most diabetic complications are the result of __________.

Biochemistry: an Introduction

Living Cells

Water: The Matrix of Life

Energy

Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins

Enzymes

Carbohydrates

Carbohydrate Metabolism

Aerobic Metabolism I: The Citric Acid Cycle

Aerobic Metabolism II: Electron Transport and Oxidative Phosphorylation

Lipids and Membranes

Lipid Metabolism

Photosynthesis

Nitrogen Metabolism I: Synthesis

Nitrogen Metabolism II: Degradation

Nucleic Acids

Genetic Information

Protein Synthesis

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