Question 1

Which of the following names is not a term used for the aerobic breakdown of food substances?

Accepted Answer

A)  Citric acid cycle 
B)  Pyruvic acid cycle 
C)  Krebs cycle 
D)  Tricarboxylic acid cycle 
A)  Citric acid cycle 
B)  Pyruvic acid cycle 
C)  Krebs cycle 
D)  Tricarboxylic acid cycle

Question 2

Explain three functions that minerals have in the body.Name three minerals and explain their function.

Accepted Answer

Minerals play several important roles in

Question 3

Match each term with its corresponding statement or definition.
-lipoprotein that is associated with high incidence of coronary artery disease when present in high levels

Accepted Answer

A) Citric acid cycle 
B) Glycogenesis 
C) LDL 
D) Glycolysis 
E) Leptin
F)Electron tr
G)HDL
H)GIP
I)Cori cycle 
A) Citric acid cycle 
B) Glycogenesis 
C) LDL 
D) Glycolysis 
E) Leptin
F)Electron tr
G)HDL
H)GIP
I)Cori cycle

Question 4

Glucose phosphorylation is catalyzed by which of the following enzymes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Amylase 
B)  Glucokinase 
C)  Phosphatase 
D)  Phosphorylase 
A)  Amylase 
B)  Glucokinase 
C)  Phosphatase 
D)  Phosphorylase

Question 5

Glucose cannot be secreted from what cells once glucose phosphorylation has occurred in them?

Accepted Answer

A)  Muscle cells 
B)  Kidney cells 
C)  Liver cells 
D)  Intestinal mucosa cells 
A)  Muscle cells 
B)  Kidney cells 
C)  Liver cells 
D)  Intestinal mucosa cells

Question 6

Which of the following is most indicative of a normal blood sugar level?

Accepted Answer

A)  60-80 mg/100 ml 
B)  80-100 mg/100 ml 
C)  110-125 mg/100 ml 
D)  135-150 mg/100 ml 
A)  60-80 mg/100 ml 
B)  80-100 mg/100 ml 
C)  110-125 mg/100 ml 
D)  135-150 mg/100 ml

Question 7

Match each term with its corresponding statement or definition.
-energy-releasing process by which large molecules are broken down into smaller molecules

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which of the following substances is not transported as part of a chylomicron?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glucose 
B)  Cholesterol 
C)  Phospholipid 
D)  All of the above are transported as part of a chylomicron. 
A)  Glucose 
B)  Cholesterol 
C)  Phospholipid 
D)  All of the above are transported as part of a chylomicron.

Question 9

Ed has a bet with Bob that he can lose 5 pounds in 2 weeks (14 days).He increases his activity so he is burning 2500 calories a day.He has reduced his caloric intake to 1800 calories a day.How much weight will Ed lose in 14 days? Does he win the bet?
Answers will vary.

Accepted Answer

Weight los

Question 10

The Krebs cycle takes place in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  ribosome. 
B)  cytoplasm. 
C)  mitochondria. 
D)  Golgi apparatus. 
A)  ribosome. 
B)  cytoplasm. 
C)  mitochondria. 
D)  Golgi apparatus.

Question 11

Which of the following is not a result of insulin deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  Low glycogen storage 
B)  Slow glycogenesis 
C)  Increased glucose catabolism 
D)  All of the above are results of insulin deficiency. 
A)  Low glycogen storage 
B)  Slow glycogenesis 
C)  Increased glucose catabolism 
D)  All of the above are results of insulin deficiency.

Question 12

The appetite center is located in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  stomach. 
B)  small intestine. 
C)  hypothalamus. 
D)  cerebrum. 
A)  stomach. 
B)  small intestine. 
C)  hypothalamus. 
D)  cerebrum.

Question 13

Explain the difference between a macronutrient and a micronutrient.Give several examples of each.

Accepted Answer

Macronutrients and micronutrients are bo

Question 14

Which of the following vitamins is not stored in significant amounts in the body and must be continually supplied to the diet?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Explain why the mitochondria are referred to as power plants.

Accepted Answer

The mitochondria are referred to as powe

Question 16

Which statement explains how a diet that is low in carbohydrates would reduce the amount of fat in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbohydrates act as a fat sparer; therefore, fat goes through anabolism to reduce body fat. 
B)  Certain carbohydrates called peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors metabolize fat. 
C)  Fewer carbohydrates would result in fats moving out of adipose tissue and being catabolized. 
D)  Fat catabolism is inversely related to the rate of carbohydrate anabolism. 
A)  Carbohydrates act as a fat sparer; therefore, fat goes through anabolism to reduce body fat. 
B)  Certain carbohydrates called peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors metabolize fat. 
C)  Fewer carbohydrates would result in fats moving out of adipose tissue and being catabolized. 
D)  Fat catabolism is inversely related to the rate of carbohydrate anabolism.

Question 17

Which of the following is true of metabolism?

Accepted Answer

A)  It involves both a physical and a chemical breakdown of foods. 
B)  It occurs both inside and outside of cells. 
C)  It involves synthesis and decomposition. 
D)  Energy is released from the process of anabolism and catabolism. 
A)  It involves both a physical and a chemical breakdown of foods. 
B)  It occurs both inside and outside of cells. 
C)  It involves synthesis and decomposition. 
D)  Energy is released from the process of anabolism and catabolism.

Question 18

Match each term with its corresponding statement or definition.
-energy-requiring process by which small molecules are joined to form larger molecules

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Match each term with its corresponding statement or definition.
-a group of hormones that stimulates the pancreas to release insulin

Accepted Answer

A) Citric acid cycle 
B) Glycogenesis 
C) LDL 
D) Glycolysis 
E) Leptin
F)Electron tr
G)HDL
H)GIP
I)Cori cycle 
A) Citric acid cycle 
B) Glycogenesis 
C) LDL 
D) Glycolysis 
E) Leptin
F)Electron tr
G)HDL
H)GIP
I)Cori cycle

Question 20

Which process begins with acetyl CoA and produces high-energy electrons and hydrogen carrier molecules?

Accepted Answer

A)  Krebs cycle 
B)  Anaerobic pathway 
C)  Glycolysis 
D)  Electron transport chain 
A)  Krebs cycle 
B)  Anaerobic pathway 
C)  Glycolysis 
D)  Electron transport chain

Exam 30: B: Nutrition and Metabolism

Which of the following names is not a term used for the aerobic breakdown of food substances?

Explain three functions that minerals have in the body.Name three minerals and explain their function.

Match each term with its corresponding statement or definition. -lipoprotein that is associated with high incidence of coronary artery disease when present in high levels

Glucose phosphorylation is catalyzed by which of the following enzymes?

Glucose cannot be secreted from what cells once glucose phosphorylation has occurred in them?

Which of the following is most indicative of a normal blood sugar level?

Match each term with its corresponding statement or definition. -energy-releasing process by which large molecules are broken down into smaller molecules

Which of the following substances is not transported as part of a chylomicron?

Ed has a bet with Bob that he can lose 5 pounds in 2 weeks (14 days).He increases his activity so he is burning 2500 calories a day.He has reduced his caloric intake to 1800 calories a day.How much weight will Ed lose in 14 days? Does he win the bet? Answers will vary.

The Krebs cycle takes place in the:

Which of the following is not a result of insulin deficiency?

The appetite center is located in the:

Explain the difference between a macronutrient and a micronutrient.Give several examples of each.

Which of the following vitamins is not stored in significant amounts in the body and must be continually supplied to the diet?

Explain why the mitochondria are referred to as power plants.

Which statement explains how a diet that is low in carbohydrates would reduce the amount of fat in the body?

Which of the following is true of metabolism?

Match each term with its corresponding statement or definition. -energy-requiring process by which small molecules are joined to form larger molecules

Match each term with its corresponding statement or definition. -a group of hormones that stimulates the pancreas to release insulin

Which process begins with acetyl CoA and produces high-energy electrons and hydrogen carrier molecules?

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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