This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: What is ketosis? a. Medical condition associated with severe obesity b. Increased fatty acid ... (Read 67 times)

EY67

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 531
What is ketosis?
 a. Medical condition associated with severe obesity
  b. Increased fatty acid oxidation resulting in an abnormal increase in ketone bodies
  c. Alternative term for anaerobic glycolysis
  d. Production of amino acids from fatty acids under stressful conditions

Question 2

Why is beta-oxidation important?
 a. Allows excess fatty acids to be dissipated as heat
  b. Activates enzymes and hormones that are needed for fat metabolism
  c. Stimulates the release of glucose from muscle glycogen
  d. Prepares fatty acids for ATP production



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

ndhahbi

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 390
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

d



EY67

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 531
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



ndhahbi

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 390

 

Did you know?

During the twentieth century, a variant of the metric system was used in Russia and France in which the base unit of mass was the tonne. Instead of kilograms, this system used millitonnes (mt).

Did you know?

Certain topical medications such as clotrimazole and betamethasone are not approved for use in children younger than 12 years of age. They must be used very cautiously, as directed by a doctor, to treat any child. Children have a much greater response to topical steroid medications.

Did you know?

Lower drug doses for elderly patients should be used first, with titrations of the dose as tolerated to prevent unwanted drug-related pharmacodynamic effects.

Did you know?

Multiple sclerosis is a condition wherein the body's nervous system is weakened by an autoimmune reaction that attacks the myelin sheaths of neurons.

Did you know?

Street names for barbiturates include reds, red devils, yellow jackets, blue heavens, Christmas trees, and rainbows. They are commonly referred to as downers.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library