Anatomy

Which of the choices below describes the pathway of cellular respiration (the complete oxidation of glucose)?

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Minerals required by the body in moderate amounts include all of the following except ________.

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It is important to ensure that your diet is adequately rich in vitamins because ________.

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When proteins undergo deamination, the waste substance found in the urine is mostly ________.

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The term basal metabolic rate reflects the ________.

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The term metabolism is best defined as ________.

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Which of the following statements best describes complete protein?

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Cholesterol, though it is not an energy molecule, has importance in the body because it ________.

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Which of the following is the major role of leptin in the body?

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

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

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The primary function of carbohydrates is energy production within cells.

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Peptides called NPY (neuropeptide Y) and AgRP (agouti-related peptides) are powerful appetite enhancers.

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

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Diets high in cholesterol and saturated fats tend to produce high HDL concentrations.

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High levels of HDLs are considered good.

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Carbohydrate and fat pools are oxidized directly to produce cellular energy, but amino acid pools ...

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It would not be healthy to eliminate all fats from your diet because they serve a useful purpose in ...

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The major role of high-density lipoproteins (HDLs) is to store energy in the form of fat.

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Triglycerides and cholesterol do not circulate freely in the bloodstream.

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For use as fuel, all food carbohydrates are eventually transformed to glucose.

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Processes that break down complex molecules into simpler ones are anabolic.

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When blood glucose levels are low, the body begins to use more noncarbohydrate fuels for energy ...

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In order for amino acids to be oxidized for energy, the amine group (NH2) must be removed.

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Glycogen accounts for 80-85% of stored energy in the body.

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