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Question 21

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Which term describes the action of an endurance runner the night before the race as she "carbo-loads" when eating a large pasta dinner?

A) glycogenesis
B) glycogenolysis
C) glycolysis
D) gluconeogenesis

E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

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Which of the choices below is NOT a fate of carbohydrate taken into the body?

A) amino acid synthesis
B) direct conversion to a nucleic acid
C) lipogenesis
D) ATP production
E) glycogenesis

F) None of the above
G) C) and E)

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Which of the following is a source of complex carbohydrates?

Which of the following mechanisms produces the most ATP during cellular respiration?

The molecule that serves as the major source of readily available fuel for neurons and blood cells is ________.

Which of the following statements best describes complete protein?

Vitamins are inorganic compounds that are essential for growth and good health.

At the conclusion of glycolysis,most of glucose's chemical energy is found in the ________.

The most abundant dietary lipids in the diets of most Americans are triglycerides.

Which of the following nutrients yield the highest amount of energy per gram when metabolized?

Several hours after your last meal,declining blood glucose levels stimulate release of the hormone ________,which stimulates glycogenolysis,lipolysis and fat mobilization,and gluconeogenesis.

The increased use of noncarbohydrate molecules for energy to conserve glucose is called glucose sparing.

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which of the choices below is NOT a mechanism of heat transfer used by the body?

Which of the following food groups are considered good sources of complete proteins?

Harry is hospitalized with bacterial pneumonia.When you visit him,his teeth are chattering,his skin is cool and clammy to the touch,and he complains of feeling cold,even though the room is quite warm.Explain his symptoms.

The patient is 52 years old and has a history of hypertension.His cholesterol level is 245.He states his job is very stressful and he is recently going through a divorce.He admits to being overweight and has an inactive lifestyle.His father died of a stroke at age 60.He is worried about having a heart attack and/or stroke and wishes to change his lifestyle.Among other advice,the nurse encourages the patient to eat more cold-water fish such as salmon.Explain why eating more fish would be of benefit for this patient.

The amount of ________ produced is probably the most important hormonal factor in determining basal metabolic rate (BMR) .

What are four possible complications of obesity from a medical standpoint?

Ghrelin,produced by the stomach,is a powerful appetite stimulant.