Question 1

What is meant by the term insulin resistance?

Accepted Answer

Insulin resistance is the inse

Question 2

What is the body mass index (BMI)?

Accepted Answer

BMI is a measure of

Question 3

During fasting and prolonged starvation, skeletal muscle __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  is degraded to provide amino acids to the liver for gluconeogenesis 
B)  is released as fat into the blood for storage in adipose tissue 
C)  is synthesized from blood lactate 
D)  converts glutamine molecules to proline 
E)  None of the above are correct. 
A)  is degraded to provide amino acids to the liver for gluconeogenesis 
B)  is released as fat into the blood for storage in adipose tissue 
C)  is synthesized from blood lactate 
D)  converts glutamine molecules to proline 
E)  None of the above are correct.

Question 4

Ketoacidosis is a common feature of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, but not of insulin-independent diabetes mellitus. Explain.

Accepted Answer

In Type I diabetes (insulin-dependent di

Question 5

Enterocytes require large amounts of energy supplied by __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose oxidase 
B)  fatty acid degradation 
C)  lactose oxidation 
D)  glutamine 
E)  alanine 
A)  glucose oxidase 
B)  fatty acid degradation 
C)  lactose oxidation 
D)  glutamine 
E)  alanine

Question 6

Hormones can be assigned to what three general classes based on the molecules they are derived from.

Accepted Answer

Hormones can be classified as

Question 7

The cells that line the small intestine, which are responsible for the absorption of nutrients into the body, are called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  adipocytes 
B)  tubule cells 
C)  hepatocytes 
D)  enterocytes 
E)  epithelial cells 
A)  adipocytes 
B)  tubule cells 
C)  hepatocytes 
D)  enterocytes 
E)  epithelial cells

Question 8

Animals can convert glucose to fat but not the reverse. Explain.

Accepted Answer

The fatty acid components of triacylglyc

Question 9

During periods of prolonged exercise muscles burn fatty acids released from adipocytes in addition to glucose. Explain how the need for additional fatty acids by muscle is communicated to the adipocytes.

Accepted Answer

One consequence of physical activity is

Question 10

What is metabolic syndrome

Accepted Answer

Metabolic syndrome is a cluste

Question 11

The most distinctive characteristic of living organisms is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cellular structure 
B)  the autonomous capacity to sustain adequate operating conditions 
C)  utilization of carbon compounds as food 
D)  complex cellular mechanisms 
E)  utilizing environmental materials as energy sources 
A)  cellular structure 
B)  the autonomous capacity to sustain adequate operating conditions 
C)  utilization of carbon compounds as food 
D)  complex cellular mechanisms 
E)  utilizing environmental materials as energy sources

Question 12

Which of the following is a role of PKB?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stimulation of glycogen synthesis 
B)  Inhibition of lipolysis 
C)  Glucose transport into adipocytes 
D)  Activation of mTOR 
E)  All of the above are roles of PKB. 
A)  Stimulation of glycogen synthesis 
B)  Inhibition of lipolysis 
C)  Glucose transport into adipocytes 
D)  Activation of mTOR 
E)  All of the above are roles of PKB.

Question 13

Body builders often take anabolic steroids to increase their muscle mass. How do these steroids achieve their effect?

Accepted Answer

Anabolic steroid hormones change the exp

Question 14

Biochemical signal molecules include __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  amino acids 
B)  fatty acid derivatives 
C)  steroids 
D)  peptides 
E)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  amino acids 
B)  fatty acid derivatives 
C)  steroids 
D)  peptides 
E)  All of the above are correct.

Question 15

Metabolism of fructose in the liver rapidly depletes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  NADPH 
B)  ATP 
C)  Triose phosphate 
D)  AMP 
E)  Glucose 
A)  NADPH 
B)  ATP 
C)  Triose phosphate 
D)  AMP 
E)  Glucose

What is meant by the term insulin resistance?

What is the body mass index (BMI)?

During fasting and prolonged starvation, skeletal muscle __________.

Ketoacidosis is a common feature of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, but not of insulin-independent diabetes mellitus. Explain.

Enterocytes require large amounts of energy supplied by __________.

Hormones can be assigned to what three general classes based on the molecules they are derived from.

The cells that line the small intestine, which are responsible for the absorption of nutrients into the body, are called __________.

Animals can convert glucose to fat but not the reverse. Explain.

During periods of prolonged exercise muscles burn fatty acids released from adipocytes in addition to glucose. Explain how the need for additional fatty acids by muscle is communicated to the adipocytes.

What is metabolic syndrome

The most distinctive characteristic of living organisms is __________.

Which of the following is a role of PKB?

Body builders often take anabolic steroids to increase their muscle mass. How do these steroids achieve their effect?

Biochemical signal molecules include __________.

Metabolism of fructose in the liver rapidly depletes which of the following?

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

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Exam 16: Integration of Metabolism

What is meant by the term insulin resistance?

What is the body mass index (BMI)?

During fasting and prolonged starvation, skeletal muscle __________.

Ketoacidosis is a common feature of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, but not of insulin-independent diabetes mellitus. Explain.

Enterocytes require large amounts of energy supplied by __________.

Hormones can be assigned to what three general classes based on the molecules they are derived from.

The cells that line the small intestine, which are responsible for the absorption of nutrients into the body, are called __________.

Animals can convert glucose to fat but not the reverse. Explain.

During periods of prolonged exercise muscles burn fatty acids released from adipocytes in addition to glucose. Explain how the need for additional fatty acids by muscle is communicated to the adipocytes.

What is metabolic syndrome

The most distinctive characteristic of living organisms is __________.

Which of the following is a role of PKB?

Body builders often take anabolic steroids to increase their muscle mass. How do these steroids achieve their effect?

Biochemical signal molecules include __________.

Metabolism of fructose in the liver rapidly depletes which of the following?

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

Filters