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If a person's diet is severely deficient in both carbohydrates and fats, from which other nutrient can the body derive energy?
If a person's diet is severely deficient in both carbohydrates and fats, from which other nutrient can the body derive energy?
- Water
- Minerals
- Vitamins
- Protein (correct)
During a long distance run, which energy storage mechanism is primarily utilized by the body after the initial carbohydrate reserves are depleted?
During a long distance run, which energy storage mechanism is primarily utilized by the body after the initial carbohydrate reserves are depleted?
- Stored vitamins in the liver
- Stored fat under the skin (correct)
- Stored minerals in the bones
- Stored protein in the muscles
How does the storage of fat in animals that live in cold environments contribute to their survival?
How does the storage of fat in animals that live in cold environments contribute to their survival?
- It provides a readily available source of carbohydrates.
- It enhances their ability to store water.
- It provides insulation to reduce heat loss. (correct)
- It increases their muscle mass for better movement.
Which of the following statements best describes the difference between short-term and long-term energy storage in the human body?
Which of the following statements best describes the difference between short-term and long-term energy storage in the human body?
A diet that is extremely low in both carbohydrates and fats will force the body to:
A diet that is extremely low in both carbohydrates and fats will force the body to:
Comment la diversité génétique affecte-t-elle la capacité d'une population à s'adapter aux changements environnementaux?
Comment la diversité génétique affecte-t-elle la capacité d'une population à s'adapter aux changements environnementaux?
Quel est l'impact de la dérive génétique sur les petites populations?
Quel est l'impact de la dérive génétique sur les petites populations?
Comment le flux génétique influence-t-il la diversité génétique de populations distinctes?
Comment le flux génétique influence-t-il la diversité génétique de populations distinctes?
Quelle est la principale différence entre la sélection naturelle et la dérive génétique?
Quelle est la principale différence entre la sélection naturelle et la dérive génétique?
Comment l'effet fondateur affecte-t-il la diversité génétique d'une nouvelle colonie?
Comment l'effet fondateur affecte-t-il la diversité génétique d'une nouvelle colonie?
Flashcards
Nutrients
Nutrients
Substances found in food that are essential for health.
Main energy sources
Main energy sources
Primarily carbohydrates and fats; protein can be used if carbs and fats are lacking.
Carbohydrate storage
Carbohydrate storage
Small amounts are stored as short-term energy in the liver and muscles.
Fat storage
Fat storage
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Fat as insulation
Fat as insulation
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What are nutrients?
What are nutrients?
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Primary energy sources?
Primary energy sources?
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