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What is the role of enterokinase in protein digestion?

  • It absorbs amino acids.
  • It activates pancreatic proteases. (correct)
  • It emulsifies fats.
  • It breaks down starches.
  • Salivary amylase is responsible for the initial digestion of proteins.

    False

    What are the end products of fat digestion?

    Fatty acids and monoglycerides

    Pancreatic amylase breaks down starches into ____________ in the small intestine.

    <p>disaccharides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the digestive enzymes with their corresponding substrates:

    <p>Pepsin = Proteins Pancreatic amylase = Starches Pancreatic lipase = Triglycerides Brush border enzymes = Disaccharides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is HDL commonly known as?

    <p>Good cholesterol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fatty acids cannot be used by muscle tissue for energy.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect do high levels of 2,3-DPG have on the oxygen dissociation curve?

    <p>It shifts the curve to the right, increasing oxygen release.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The brainstem does not play a role in coordinating breathing.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tissues can use glucose for energy?

    <p>Muscles, fat, and liver cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    HDL helps remove excess cholesterol from the bloodstream and transport it to the _____ for excretion or recycling.

    <p>liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are two functions of the upper respiratory system when inhaling air?

    <p>Warm and filter incoming air.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During exercise, glucose is available for ______ reactions.

    <p>aerobic and anaerobic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to insulin levels after a meal?

    <p>They increase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of vasoconstriction on blood pressure?

    <p>Increases blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is the main source of ATP during a 100-meter dash?

    <p>Phosphocreatine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Aldosterone promotes the excretion of sodium and water in the kidneys.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    LDL is known to contribute to a lower risk of cardiovascular diseases.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The brain primarily uses _____ and ketones for energy.

    <p>glucose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fatty acids can be used for anaerobic metabolism.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What stimulates the release of aldosterone from the adrenal glands?

    <p>Angiotensin II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The hormone that increases heart rate and the force of cardiac contraction is called ______.

    <p>Angiotensin II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their appropriate definitions:

    <p>2,3-DPG = Shifts the oxygen dissociation curve to the right Chemoreceptors = Monitor blood gases and pH levels Upper respiratory system = Conditions and filters inhaled air Muscle ATP = Immediate energy source for muscle contraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their descriptions:

    <p>HDL = Good cholesterol LDL = Bad cholesterol Insulin = Facilitates glucose uptake Glucagon = Raises blood glucose levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What adaptation occurs due to high altitudes when 2,3-DPG levels increase?

    <p>Increased oxygen release to tissues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What additional systemic response does ANG II activate to regulate blood pressure?

    <p>Sympathetic nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one effect of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) on the kidneys.

    <p>Promotes water retention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match each hormone to its primary action:

    <p>Aldosterone = Increases sodium and water retention Angiotensin II = Increases blood pressure Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) = Promotes water retention Norepinephrine = Stimulates vasoconstriction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Vasodilation decreases blood pressure.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main effect of increased capillary density on muscle function during training?

    <p>Improved nutrient exchange</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Training decreases cardiac output during exercise.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do mitochondria play in training-induced increases in the lactate threshold?

    <p>Mitochondria improve the ability to use fatty acids and glucose for energy, delaying the shift to anaerobic metabolism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Increased ventilation during exercise enhances _______ exchange in the lungs.

    <p>oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the key components with their respective functions related to training:

    <p>Pulmonary diffusion = Enhances oxygen exchange in lungs Capillary density = Improves nutrient exchange in muscles Mitochondrial function = Increases energy production from fatty acids Cardiac output = Increases blood volume pumped per minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of the nephron?

    <p>Cardiac output regulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Secretion in the nephron involves the active transport of substances from the blood into the tubular fluid.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    List the four distinct functions of the nephron.

    <p>Filtration, reabsorption, secretion, excretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the juxtaglomerular apparatus in relation to GFR?

    <p>Auto-regulate GFR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    High GFR leads to the constriction of the afferent arteriole to increase glomerular hydrostatic pressure.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What hormone is released in response to low blood pressure to help maintain GFR?

    <p>renin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ______ mechanism helps maintain GFR by adjusting the diameter of the afferent arterioles.

    <p>myogenic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their correct descriptions:

    <p>GFR = Rate at which blood is filtered through the glomeruli Juxtaglomerular apparatus = Structure that auto-regulates GFR Afferent arteriole = Blood vessel that supplies the glomerulus Efferent arteriole = Blood vessel that drains the glomerulus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following effects does renin cause when released?

    <p>Constriction of the efferent arteriole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ascending limb of the loop of Henle has no functional association with the afferent and efferent arterioles.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the GFR when blood pressure decreases?

    <p>GFR drops below normal</p> Signup and view all the answers

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