Deck 8: Metabolism

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_____ involves metabolic reactions that build larger molecules from smaller ones.

A)Catabolism
B)Polymorphism
C)Anabolism
D)Edentualism
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Which of the following compounds can human cells metabolize for energy? (Check all that apply. )
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Which of the following forms of metabolism releases the lower amount of energy in the cell?

A)Anaerobic metabolism
B)Aerobic metabolism and anaerobic metabolism release about the same amount of energy.
C)Aerobic metabolism
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_________ contains riboflavin and can pick up two hydrogen ions and two electrons.

A)FAD
B)TPP
C)Coenzyme A
D)NAD
Question
A large quantity of ATP molecules is produced during ___________.

A)both aerobic and anaerobic metabolism
B)anaerobic metabolism when adequate oxygen is present in the cell
C)aerobic metabolism when adequate oxygen is present in the cell
D)aerobic metabolism when there isn't sufficient oxygen present in the cell
Question
Metabolic reactions that break down larger molecules into smaller ones are classified as __________.

A)anabolic
B)dynamic
C)metaphysic
D)catabolic
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Check any accurate statements from the list below.
____ATP is a high-energy phosphate compound.
_____Enzymes are changed during the chemical reactions they catalyze.
____ATP can be broken down to ADP to release energy for cells to use.
____ATP can be formed from ADP through phosphorylation.
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ATP synthesis occurs in which of the following organelles?

A)Golgi apparatus
B)Lysosome
C)Endoplasmic reticulum
D)Mitochondrion
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________ is a component of the coenzyme nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide.

A)Thiamin
B)Niacin
C)Riboflavin
D)Vitamin B-6
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If niacin is not available for the coenzyme nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD),which of the following would occur to the reaction that requires NAD?
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During glucose catabolism,pyruvate is produced during which of the following metabolic pathways?

A)Citric acid cycle
B)Cytochrome C
C)Electron transport chain
D)Glycolysis
Question
Which of the following chemical pathways of glucose catabolism produces the highest amount of ATP molecules?

A)Electron chain transport
B)Glycolysis
C)Citric acid cycle
D)Fermentation
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Which of the following compounds can be used for energy? (Check all that apply. )
Question
Energy is defined as____________.

A)the capacity to perform work
B)movement
C)change
D)transformation
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Check any accurate statement from the list below.
_____Glycogenolysis is the reverse of glycolysis.
____Glycogen is stored in the liver and muscles.
_____Glycogenolysis occurs both in the liver and muscles and releases glucose into the bloodstream.
_____Glycogen catabolism proceeds at a higher rate when excess glucose is available.
Question
Series of specific chemical reactions in the cell are known as__________.

A)chemical pathways
B)chemical transformations
C)transformative changes
D)energy expenditures
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Which of the following compounds enters the citric acid cycle?

A)Pyruvate
B)Cytochrome C
C)Acetyl CoA
D)Glucose
Question
___________ is the breakdown of glycogen into glucose molecules.

A)Glycolysis
B)Glucogenesis
C)Glycogenolysis
D)Ketogenesis
Question
The organic cofactors that help enzymes catalyze reactions are called __________.

A)cosubstrates
B)coenzymes
C)products
D)reactants
Question
What is the net gain of ATP molecules produced during glycolysis?

A)4
B)32
C)2
D)30
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When a person consumes more protein than needed,the excess amino acids can be converted into glucose or fat.
Question
Consuming excessive amounts of carbohydrates can lead to increased accumulation of body fat.
Question
Glucogenic amino acids,through metabolic pathways,are broken down into pyruvate or intermediates of the citric acid cycle.
Question
: Obtaining energy from fat depends on the _______________.(Check all that apply. )
____hormone-sensitive lipase
____quantity of triglycerides stored in the adipocytes
____activation of fatty acids by binding to coenzyme A
____action of the carnitine
Question
Consuming excessive amounts of protein can lead to increased accumulation of body fat.
Question
All the following hormones promote catabolic pathways EXCEPT ____________.

A)epinephrine
B)glucagon
C)cortisol
D)insulin
Question
Which of the following hormones increases gluconeogenesis in the liver?

A)Cholecystokinin
B)Insulin
C)Gastrin
D)Cortisol
Question
_______________ is a chemical pathway that enables muscle cells and liver to store glucose as glycogen.

A)Gluconeogenesis
B)Glycogenesis
C)Lipogenesis
D)Glycolysis
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Starvation is a highly catabolic state characterized by gluconeogenesis,lipolysis,and ketogenesis.rev: 10_22_2015_QC_CS-30762
Question
The higher the number of carbon atoms in a fatty acid,the higher the number of acetyl CoA produced via beta-oxidation.
Question
The synthesis of fatty acids is known as _____________.

A)glycogenesis
B)beta-oxidation
C)lipolysis
D)lipogenesis
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____________ is a chemical pathway involved in the catabolism of an activated fatty acid and occurs in the mitochondria.

A)Ketogenesis
B)Beta-oxidation
C)Glycogenesis
D)Glycogenolysis
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Lipogenesis uses the same enzymes and metabolic pathways as beta-oxidation.
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______________ is the formation of ketone bodies in liver cells from the excess of acetyl CoA produced.

A)Beta-oxidation
B)Ketogenesis
C)Ketone diet
D)Ketoacidosis
Question
The primary function of adipocytes is ______________.

A)triglyceride storage
B)glucose storage
C)glycogen synthesis
D)protein synthesis
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What process must amino acids undergo before they can be used for energy? (Check all that apply. )
Question
Complete the following statements regarding hormones and their physiological effect.
1. The hormone insulin has a(n) ------- effect.
2. The hormone glucagon has a(n)-------effect.
3. The hormone epinephrine has a(n) ------effect.
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For each two carbon segments removed from a fatty acid via beta-oxidation,two reduced electron carriers are produced.
Question
Ketogenic amino acids are amino acids that enter the catabolic pathways as acetyl CoA.
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Which of the following organs are primary sites for glycogen storage? (Check all that apply. )
Question
The _____ gland produces the primary hormone that controls the metabolic rate.

A)thyroid
B)salivary
C)adrenal
D)hypothalamus
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John has 3 alcoholic drinks per day,he is classified as a ______________.

A)heavy drinker
B)binge drinker
C)moderate drinker
D)light drinker
Question
The use of proteins for energy is dependent on the amount of __________________.

A)vitamin D
B)vitamin E
C)vitamin A
D)vitamin B-6
Question
The ability to metabolize alcohol is dependent on the activity of the aldehyde dehydrogenase.
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Karen has type 1 diabetes,and she often forgets to administer insulin to herself.Why does her breath usually have a fruity odor?

A)An excessive amount of glucose has accumulated on her teeth,which eventually contributes to dental decay and "bad breath."
B)She has hyperglycemia,which results in ketosis as her body catabolizes an excessive amount of fatty acids.
C)Her diabetic condition causes fermentation in her small intestine,which results in faulty digestion of certain kinds of fruit.
D)Her liver synthesizes too much bile,which is blocking her bile duct and interfering with fatty acid digestion.
Question
______________ is an enzyme that detoxifies alcohol in the stomach.

A)Peptidase
B)Gastric alcohol dehydrogenase
C)Lipase
D)Pancreatic amylase
Question
Human cells can convert acetyl CoA into pyruvate.
Question
The consequences of insulin resistance include which of the following? (Check all that apply. )
Question
An alcohol detoxification rate is dependent on personal characteristics such as ________________.
____body size and composition
____age
____genetic background
____sex
Question
The human body can withstand short-term fasting,because the glycogen stored in the liver and muscles can be used as a source of energy.
Question
Ketoacidosis is a condition that occurs when the blood's pH drops due to ________________.(Check all that apply)
____excess of acetoacetate and beta-hydroxybutyrate
____uncontrolled blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes mellitus
____excessive fat catabolism
_____absence of ketogenesis
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Sara has a blood alcohol concentration (BAC)of 0.18.At this BAC,you would expect her to be _____________.

A)disoriented
B)in a stupor
C)light-headed
D)in a coma
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___________ is a condition characterized by the accumulation of scar tissue in the liver leading to its irreversible damage.

A)Type 2 diabetes
B)Metabolic syndrome
C)BAC
D)Cirrhosis of the liver
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Which of the following alcohol-containing beverages contains approximately the same amount of alcohol that is in two 12-ounce bottles of beer?

A)1 ounce of vodka
B)3 ounces of white wine
C)5 ounces of whiskey
D)10 ounces of red wine
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1
_____ involves metabolic reactions that build larger molecules from smaller ones.

A)Catabolism
B)Polymorphism
C)Anabolism
D)Edentualism
C
2
Which of the following compounds can human cells metabolize for energy? (Check all that apply. )
__X__
Lipids
__X__
Alcohol
_____
Water
__X__
Proteins
3
Which of the following forms of metabolism releases the lower amount of energy in the cell?

A)Anaerobic metabolism
B)Aerobic metabolism and anaerobic metabolism release about the same amount of energy.
C)Aerobic metabolism
A
4
_________ contains riboflavin and can pick up two hydrogen ions and two electrons.

A)FAD
B)TPP
C)Coenzyme A
D)NAD
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A large quantity of ATP molecules is produced during ___________.

A)both aerobic and anaerobic metabolism
B)anaerobic metabolism when adequate oxygen is present in the cell
C)aerobic metabolism when adequate oxygen is present in the cell
D)aerobic metabolism when there isn't sufficient oxygen present in the cell
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Metabolic reactions that break down larger molecules into smaller ones are classified as __________.

A)anabolic
B)dynamic
C)metaphysic
D)catabolic
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Check any accurate statements from the list below.
____ATP is a high-energy phosphate compound.
_____Enzymes are changed during the chemical reactions they catalyze.
____ATP can be broken down to ADP to release energy for cells to use.
____ATP can be formed from ADP through phosphorylation.
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ATP synthesis occurs in which of the following organelles?

A)Golgi apparatus
B)Lysosome
C)Endoplasmic reticulum
D)Mitochondrion
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________ is a component of the coenzyme nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide.

A)Thiamin
B)Niacin
C)Riboflavin
D)Vitamin B-6
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If niacin is not available for the coenzyme nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD),which of the following would occur to the reaction that requires NAD?
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During glucose catabolism,pyruvate is produced during which of the following metabolic pathways?

A)Citric acid cycle
B)Cytochrome C
C)Electron transport chain
D)Glycolysis
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Which of the following chemical pathways of glucose catabolism produces the highest amount of ATP molecules?

A)Electron chain transport
B)Glycolysis
C)Citric acid cycle
D)Fermentation
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Which of the following compounds can be used for energy? (Check all that apply. )
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14
Energy is defined as____________.

A)the capacity to perform work
B)movement
C)change
D)transformation
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Check any accurate statement from the list below.
_____Glycogenolysis is the reverse of glycolysis.
____Glycogen is stored in the liver and muscles.
_____Glycogenolysis occurs both in the liver and muscles and releases glucose into the bloodstream.
_____Glycogen catabolism proceeds at a higher rate when excess glucose is available.
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Series of specific chemical reactions in the cell are known as__________.

A)chemical pathways
B)chemical transformations
C)transformative changes
D)energy expenditures
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Which of the following compounds enters the citric acid cycle?

A)Pyruvate
B)Cytochrome C
C)Acetyl CoA
D)Glucose
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___________ is the breakdown of glycogen into glucose molecules.

A)Glycolysis
B)Glucogenesis
C)Glycogenolysis
D)Ketogenesis
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The organic cofactors that help enzymes catalyze reactions are called __________.

A)cosubstrates
B)coenzymes
C)products
D)reactants
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What is the net gain of ATP molecules produced during glycolysis?

A)4
B)32
C)2
D)30
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21
When a person consumes more protein than needed,the excess amino acids can be converted into glucose or fat.
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Consuming excessive amounts of carbohydrates can lead to increased accumulation of body fat.
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Glucogenic amino acids,through metabolic pathways,are broken down into pyruvate or intermediates of the citric acid cycle.
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24
: Obtaining energy from fat depends on the _______________.(Check all that apply. )
____hormone-sensitive lipase
____quantity of triglycerides stored in the adipocytes
____activation of fatty acids by binding to coenzyme A
____action of the carnitine
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Consuming excessive amounts of protein can lead to increased accumulation of body fat.
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26
All the following hormones promote catabolic pathways EXCEPT ____________.

A)epinephrine
B)glucagon
C)cortisol
D)insulin
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Which of the following hormones increases gluconeogenesis in the liver?

A)Cholecystokinin
B)Insulin
C)Gastrin
D)Cortisol
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_______________ is a chemical pathway that enables muscle cells and liver to store glucose as glycogen.

A)Gluconeogenesis
B)Glycogenesis
C)Lipogenesis
D)Glycolysis
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Starvation is a highly catabolic state characterized by gluconeogenesis,lipolysis,and ketogenesis.rev: 10_22_2015_QC_CS-30762
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30
The higher the number of carbon atoms in a fatty acid,the higher the number of acetyl CoA produced via beta-oxidation.
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31
The synthesis of fatty acids is known as _____________.

A)glycogenesis
B)beta-oxidation
C)lipolysis
D)lipogenesis
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____________ is a chemical pathway involved in the catabolism of an activated fatty acid and occurs in the mitochondria.

A)Ketogenesis
B)Beta-oxidation
C)Glycogenesis
D)Glycogenolysis
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Lipogenesis uses the same enzymes and metabolic pathways as beta-oxidation.
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34
______________ is the formation of ketone bodies in liver cells from the excess of acetyl CoA produced.

A)Beta-oxidation
B)Ketogenesis
C)Ketone diet
D)Ketoacidosis
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The primary function of adipocytes is ______________.

A)triglyceride storage
B)glucose storage
C)glycogen synthesis
D)protein synthesis
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36
What process must amino acids undergo before they can be used for energy? (Check all that apply. )
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37
Complete the following statements regarding hormones and their physiological effect.
1. The hormone insulin has a(n) ------- effect.
2. The hormone glucagon has a(n)-------effect.
3. The hormone epinephrine has a(n) ------effect.
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For each two carbon segments removed from a fatty acid via beta-oxidation,two reduced electron carriers are produced.
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39
Ketogenic amino acids are amino acids that enter the catabolic pathways as acetyl CoA.
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40
Which of the following organs are primary sites for glycogen storage? (Check all that apply. )
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The _____ gland produces the primary hormone that controls the metabolic rate.

A)thyroid
B)salivary
C)adrenal
D)hypothalamus
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John has 3 alcoholic drinks per day,he is classified as a ______________.

A)heavy drinker
B)binge drinker
C)moderate drinker
D)light drinker
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The use of proteins for energy is dependent on the amount of __________________.

A)vitamin D
B)vitamin E
C)vitamin A
D)vitamin B-6
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44
The ability to metabolize alcohol is dependent on the activity of the aldehyde dehydrogenase.
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45
Karen has type 1 diabetes,and she often forgets to administer insulin to herself.Why does her breath usually have a fruity odor?

A)An excessive amount of glucose has accumulated on her teeth,which eventually contributes to dental decay and "bad breath."
B)She has hyperglycemia,which results in ketosis as her body catabolizes an excessive amount of fatty acids.
C)Her diabetic condition causes fermentation in her small intestine,which results in faulty digestion of certain kinds of fruit.
D)Her liver synthesizes too much bile,which is blocking her bile duct and interfering with fatty acid digestion.
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______________ is an enzyme that detoxifies alcohol in the stomach.

A)Peptidase
B)Gastric alcohol dehydrogenase
C)Lipase
D)Pancreatic amylase
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47
Human cells can convert acetyl CoA into pyruvate.
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48
The consequences of insulin resistance include which of the following? (Check all that apply. )
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49
An alcohol detoxification rate is dependent on personal characteristics such as ________________.
____body size and composition
____age
____genetic background
____sex
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The human body can withstand short-term fasting,because the glycogen stored in the liver and muscles can be used as a source of energy.
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51
Ketoacidosis is a condition that occurs when the blood's pH drops due to ________________.(Check all that apply)
____excess of acetoacetate and beta-hydroxybutyrate
____uncontrolled blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes mellitus
____excessive fat catabolism
_____absence of ketogenesis
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Sara has a blood alcohol concentration (BAC)of 0.18.At this BAC,you would expect her to be _____________.

A)disoriented
B)in a stupor
C)light-headed
D)in a coma
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___________ is a condition characterized by the accumulation of scar tissue in the liver leading to its irreversible damage.

A)Type 2 diabetes
B)Metabolic syndrome
C)BAC
D)Cirrhosis of the liver
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Which of the following alcohol-containing beverages contains approximately the same amount of alcohol that is in two 12-ounce bottles of beer?

A)1 ounce of vodka
B)3 ounces of white wine
C)5 ounces of whiskey
D)10 ounces of red wine
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