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londonang

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Our long-term fuel reservoir is filled with ________ and is located in ________.
 
  A) triglycerides; the liver
  B) glycogen; the brain
  C) triglycerides; fat cells
  D) insulin; the pancreas
  E) glycogen; the liver

Question 2

Which of the following helps to explain why it is a bad idea to skip breakfast?
 
  A) Skipping breakfast releases leptin, which activates hunger neurons in brain.
  B) Fuel absorption is faster in the morning than in the afternoon.
  C) The minerals eaten in a typical breakfast are important for energy metabolism.
  D) The liver carbohydrate reserve can only be refilled during the morning.
  E) The liver holds a limited amount of glucose for use by the brain, and this supply can be depleted after an overnight fast.



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josephsuarez

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: E
Rationale: The fact that the liver holds a limited amount of glucose for use by the brain, and this supply can be depleted after an overnight fast is why skipping breakfast is a bad idea.




londonang

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Wow, this really help


ashely1112

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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