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What is the primary source of energy derived from?
What is the primary source of energy derived from?
- Amino acids
- Fatty acids (correct)
- Glycerol
- Carbohydrates
What is the byproduct of beta-oxidation?
What is the byproduct of beta-oxidation?
- Glycerol
- Pyruvate
- Ketones
- Acetyl CoA (correct)
What is the fate of deaminated amino acids?
What is the fate of deaminated amino acids?
- They are excreted in the urine
- They are used to synthesize new proteins
- They form pyruvate, acetyl CoA, or citric acid cycle intermediates (correct)
- They are stored in fat tissue
What is the result of a very low carb diet?
What is the result of a very low carb diet?
What is the fate of excess energy consumed?
What is the fate of excess energy consumed?
How many possibilities are there for what remains after deamination of amino acids?
How many possibilities are there for what remains after deamination of amino acids?
What is the first step in amino acid metabolism?
What is the first step in amino acid metabolism?
What is the byproduct of fatty acid oxidation?
What is the byproduct of fatty acid oxidation?
What is the purpose of beta-oxidation?
What is the purpose of beta-oxidation?
What is the primary function of the microvilli on the surface of villi?
What is the primary function of the microvilli on the surface of villi?
What is the term for the collective extensions on the surface of villi?
What is the term for the collective extensions on the surface of villi?
Which of the following is NOT a component of pancreatic juice?
Which of the following is NOT a component of pancreatic juice?
What is the primary function of the pancreatic juice secreted by the pancreas?
What is the primary function of the pancreatic juice secreted by the pancreas?
What is the role of the gallbladder in the digestive process?
What is the role of the gallbladder in the digestive process?
What is the primary location where nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream?
What is the primary location where nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream?
Which of the following enzymes is responsible for digesting carbohydrates?
Which of the following enzymes is responsible for digesting carbohydrates?
What is the function of bicarbonate in pancreatic juice?
What is the function of bicarbonate in pancreatic juice?
Which organ produces bile that is stored in the gallbladder?
Which organ produces bile that is stored in the gallbladder?
