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What are some reasons clinicians measure substances in the blood?

To check compliance with dietary recommendations
To monitor patient treatment
To determine blood type
To aid in the diagnosis of metabolic diseases (correct)

Where do cell nutrients in the blood come from?

Diet
Synthesis in body tissues
Released from storage in body tissues
All of the above (correct)

In which tissues do cell nutrients undergo the synthesis of cell components?

Mature erythrocytes only
Kidney cortex
All tissues (correct)
Liver and adipose tissue

What are some physiological changes that can affect the blood concentration of cell nutrients?

Exercise (A) Signup and view all the answers

Where does the degradation of cell nutrients to release energy occur?

All tissues (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the major function of cell metabolism?

Building block molecules for cell components (B) Signup and view all the answers

How are catabolic pathways in cell metabolism characterized?

Involving breakdown of larger molecules into smaller ones (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of biological oxidation in cell metabolism?

Removing electrons from molecules (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a major carrier molecule involved in cell metabolism?

ATP (D) Signup and view all the answers

What do anabolic pathways require to drive the synthesis of important cell components?

Intermediary metabolites from catabolism (C) Signup and view all the answers