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Match the regulatory hormones with their primary functions in integrative metabolism. -glucagon


A) stimulates liver glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis
B) stimulates lipolysis and increases triacylglycerol uptake from VLDL
C) stimulates gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis in the liver
D) stimulates removal of glucose from the blood and anabolic reactions
E) produced from phenylalanine and tyrosine; functions as a neurotransmitter and a stress hormone

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Most nutrients absorbed by the small intestine first pass through the liver.

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In which organ does urea synthesis occur?


A) kidney
B) spleen
C) liver
D) pancreas

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The precursors for insulin's stimulation of fatty acid synthesis are excess ____.


A) sucrose and maltose
B) glucose and sucrose
C) fructose and sucrose
D) glucose and fructose

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One of the problems associated with the use of dietary supplements used to enhance athletic performance is ____.


A) they are difficult to obtain
B) there is little scientific evidence to prove that they are effective
C) there are many supplements that are considered to be performance enhancing
D) advertising for these products is often based on research that the layperson has difficulty understanding

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Muscle and adipose tissue must obtain glycerol-3-phosphate through ____.


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

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All tissues prefer glucose first,and then fatty acids,to meet their energy needs.

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Match the regulatory hormones with their primary functions in integrative metabolism. -insulin


A) stimulates liver glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis
B) stimulates lipolysis and increases triacylglycerol uptake from VLDL
C) stimulates gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis in the liver
D) stimulates removal of glucose from the blood and anabolic reactions
E) produced from phenylalanine and tyrosine; functions as a neurotransmitter and a stress hormone

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The majority of energy for ATP production is provided by dietary ____.


A) protein
B) protein and lipid
C) carbohydrate and protein
D) carbohydrate and lipid

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A protein-sparing shift in metabolism from gluconeogenesis to lipolysis occurs during the ____.


A) early fasting state
B) fasting state
C) starvation state
D) fed state

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What amino acid plays an important role in controlling toxicity from ammonia released during amino acid catabolism by the glutamate dehydrogenase reaction?


A) glutamine
B) glycine
C) serine
D) valine

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Match the metabolic activity to the correct organ. -red blood cell


A) relies solely on glucose for energy
B) fatty acids/glucose are the major fuel
C) stores large amounts of triacylglycerols
D) uses little glucose-6-phosphate and stores much glycogen
E) can adapt to using ketone bodies during prolonged energy deficit

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Which hormone has the primary responsibility for directing energy metabolism in the fed state?


A) growth hormone
B) cortisol
C) glucagon
D) insulin

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When glucose exceeds the glycogen storage capacity of the liver,the excess glucose can be converted to ____.


A) acetyl-CoA
B) fructose
C) glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase
D) fatty acids and triacylglycerols

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An increase in glycolysis is accompanied by an increase in ____.


A) pyruvate dehydrogenase
B) isocitrate dehydrogenase
C) pyruvate kinase
D) fructose-1,6-bisphosphatase

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An individual with a deficiency of glycerol-3-phosphate would have difficulty synthesizing ____.


A) fatty acids
B) triacylglycerols
C) acetyl-CoA
D) glucose

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How long does it take for the postabsorptive state to evolve into the fasting state?


A) 12-18 hours
B) ​18-48 hours
C) 24-36 hours
D) 36-72 hours

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The postabsorptive state evolves into the fasting state after 36-72 hours of no food intake.

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The most accepted dietary compound used to enhance performance is/are ____.


A) caffeine
B) creatine
C) buffering agents
D) carbohydrate supplements

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After several weeks of starvation,what proportion of the energy needs of the brain is supplied by β-hydroxybutyrate and acetoacetate?


A) one-fourth
B) one-third
C) one-half
D) two-thirds

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