Question 1

Basal metabolic rate assumes three "basal" conditions; name and explain them.

Accepted Answer

The Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is the am

Question 2

A hormone that stimulates the conversion of proteins to glucose is:

Accepted Answer

A)  ACTH. 
B)  growth hormone. 
C)  thyroid hormone. 
D)  TSH. 
A)  ACTH. 
B)  growth hormone. 
C)  thyroid hormone. 
D)  TSH.

Question 3

Distinguish between saturated and unsaturated fats.

Accepted Answer

Saturated fats are solid at room tempera

Question 4

Which of the following is a characteristic of a saturated fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a solid at room temperature. 
B)  It contains all the hydrogen it can hold. 
C)  It has at least one double bond. 
D)  Both A and B are characteristics of a saturated fat. 
A)  It is a solid at room temperature. 
B)  It contains all the hydrogen it can hold. 
C)  It has at least one double bond. 
D)  Both A and B are characteristics of a saturated fat.

Question 5

If four molecules of glucose were broken down by glycolysis,the cell would receive _____ molecules of ATP.

Accepted Answer

A)  4 
B)  8 
C)  12 
D)  16 
A)  4 
B)  8 
C)  12 
D)  16

Question 6

Match each term with its corresponding statement or definition.
-evaluation of food and drink (nutrient)requirements for normal body functions

Accepted Answer

A) Anabolism 
B) Catabolism 
C) Metabolism 
D) Nutrition 
E) Assimilation 
A) Anabolism 
B) Catabolism 
C) Metabolism 
D) Nutrition 
E) Assimilation

Question 7

Explain the process of glycolysis.What is the starting material and what are the end products of the process of glycolysis?

Accepted Answer

Glycolysis is the process by which gluco

Question 8

Which statement best compares the processes of anabolism and catabolism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both catabolism and anabolism take place outside of the cells in the GI tract. 
B)  Catabolism breaks food molecules down into smaller molecular compounds and, in so doing, releases energy from them. Anabolism does the opposite. 
C)  Anabolism breaks food molecules down into smaller molecular compounds and, in so doing, releases energy from them. Catabolism does the opposite. 
D)  Anabolism occurs when nutrient molecules enter cells, undergo many chemical changes, and release ATP for energy; catabolism doesn't release ATP. 
A)  Both catabolism and anabolism take place outside of the cells in the GI tract. 
B)  Catabolism breaks food molecules down into smaller molecular compounds and, in so doing, releases energy from them. Anabolism does the opposite. 
C)  Anabolism breaks food molecules down into smaller molecular compounds and, in so doing, releases energy from them. Catabolism does the opposite. 
D)  Anabolism occurs when nutrient molecules enter cells, undergo many chemical changes, and release ATP for energy; catabolism doesn't release ATP.

Question 9

The process by which proteins are synthesized by the ribosomes in all cells is called protein:

Accepted Answer

A)  catabolism. 
B)  anabolism. 
C)  metabolism. 
D)  transcription. 
A)  catabolism. 
B)  anabolism. 
C)  metabolism. 
D)  transcription.

Question 10

What is ATP and why is it important to the functioning of the cell? Describe the ATP/ADP cycle or system.

Accepted Answer

ATP, or adenosine triphosphate, is a mol

Question 11

Which of the following is not true of ATP?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a high-energy substance. 
B)  It is formed by the synthesis of ADP and phosphate. 
C)  It releases energy when split. 
D)  It cannot be recycled after it is broken down. 
A)  It is a high-energy substance. 
B)  It is formed by the synthesis of ADP and phosphate. 
C)  It releases energy when split. 
D)  It cannot be recycled after it is broken down.

Question 12

Which of the following is not considered a micronutrient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Zinc 
B)  Iodine 
C)  Sodium 
D)  All of the above are considered micronutrients. 
A)  Zinc 
B)  Iodine 
C)  Sodium 
D)  All of the above are considered micronutrients.

Question 13

Which of the following hormones is not hyperglycemic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glucagon 
B)  Glucocorticoids 
C)  Insulin 
D)  Epinephrine 
A)  Glucagon 
B)  Glucocorticoids 
C)  Insulin 
D)  Epinephrine

Question 14

ACTH affects metabolism by stimulating the release of:

Accepted Answer

A)  epinephrine. 
B)  thyroxine. 
C)  glucagon. 
D)  glucocorticoids. 
A)  epinephrine. 
B)  thyroxine. 
C)  glucagon. 
D)  glucocorticoids.

Question 15

Name and explain the role of hormones in the regulation of glucose.What are incretins and what are their effects in the body?

Accepted Answer

Hormones play a crucial role in the regu

Question 16

Name and explain three factors that influence the basal metabolic rate.

Accepted Answer

Basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the amount

Question 17

Which of the following minerals is important in blood cell production?

Accepted Answer

A)  Magnesium 
B)  Iron 
C)  Manganese 
D)  Iodine 
A)  Magnesium 
B)  Iron 
C)  Manganese 
D)  Iodine

Question 18

Name and describe the three types of lipoproteins found in the blood.What is the effect of different types of lipoproteins on health?

Accepted Answer

The three types of lipoproteins found in

Question 19

Carbohydrates must be converted to which molecule before entering the citric acid cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Citric acid 
B)  An acetyl group 
C)  Coenzyme A (Co
A)  
D)  Pyruvic acid 
A)  Citric acid 
B)  An acetyl group 
C)  Coenzyme A (Co
A)  
D)  Pyruvic acid

Question 20

The process of gluconeogenesis occurs in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  liver. 
B)  skeletal muscle. 
C)  brain. 
D)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  liver. 
B)  skeletal muscle. 
C)  brain. 
D)  All of the above are correct.

Exam 30: B: Nutrition and Metabolism

Basal metabolic rate assumes three "basal" conditions; name and explain them.

A hormone that stimulates the conversion of proteins to glucose is:

Distinguish between saturated and unsaturated fats.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a saturated fat?

If four molecules of glucose were broken down by glycolysis,the cell would receive _____ molecules of ATP.

Match each term with its corresponding statement or definition. -evaluation of food and drink (nutrient)requirements for normal body functions

Explain the process of glycolysis.What is the starting material and what are the end products of the process of glycolysis?

Which statement best compares the processes of anabolism and catabolism?

The process by which proteins are synthesized by the ribosomes in all cells is called protein:

What is ATP and why is it important to the functioning of the cell? Describe the ATP/ADP cycle or system.

Which of the following is not true of ATP?

Which of the following is not considered a micronutrient?

Which of the following hormones is not hyperglycemic?

ACTH affects metabolism by stimulating the release of:

Name and explain the role of hormones in the regulation of glucose.What are incretins and what are their effects in the body?

Name and explain three factors that influence the basal metabolic rate.

Which of the following minerals is important in blood cell production?

Name and describe the three types of lipoproteins found in the blood.What is the effect of different types of lipoproteins on health?

Carbohydrates must be converted to which molecule before entering the citric acid cycle?

The process of gluconeogenesis occurs in the:

A: Organization of the Body

B: Organization of the Body

A: The Chemical Basis of Life

B: The Chemical Basis of Life

A: Anatomy of Cells

B: Anatomy of Cells

Physiology of Cells

Cell Growth and Reproduction

Tissues

A: Skin and Its Appendages

B: Skin and Its Appendages

A: Skeletal Tissues

B: Skeletal Tissues

Skeletal System

A: Articulations

B: Articulations

A: Anatomy of the Muscular System

B: Anatomy of the Muscular System

A: Physiology of the Muscular System

B: Physiology of the Muscular System

A: Nervous System Cells

B: Nervous System Cells

A: Central Nervous System

B: Central Nervous System

Peripheral Nervous System

Autonomic Nervous System

A: Sense Organs

B: Sense Organs

Endocrine System

Endocrine Glands

Blood

Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System

A: Physiology of the Cardiovascular System

B: Physiology of the Cardiovascular System

Lymphatic System

A: Immune System

B: Immune System

Stress

Anatomy of the Respiratory System

A: Physiology of the Respiratory System

B: Physiology of the Respiratory System

A: Anatomy of the Digestive System

B: Anatomy of the Digestive System

A: Physiology of the Digestive System

B: Physiology of the Digestive System

A: Nutrition and Metabolism

A: Urinary System

B: Urinary System

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Acid-Base Balance

Male Reproductive System

A: Female Reproductive System

B: Female Reproductive System

A: Growth and Development

B: Growth and Development

A: Genetics and Heredity

B: Genetics and Heredity

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