23 Questions
What is the primary function of catabolism?
To break down large molecules for energy
What happens to the energy released during catabolism?
A portion is transferred to ATP, and the rest is released as heat
What is the primary function of anabolism?
To synthesize small molecules into larger ones
What is the primary storage form of carbohydrates in the body?
Glycogen
Which of the following is NOT a catabolic hormone?
Insulin
What is the primary storage form of fats (lipids) in the body?
Adipocytes
What is the primary reason for the body to enter the starvation state?
To conserve amino acids for protein synthesis
What percentage of energy production is in the form of heat to maintain body temperature?
60%
What is the primary mechanism by which the body loses heat through evaporation?
Sweating
Which of the following is the primary role of the urea cycle?
To remove nitrogen from the body
Which nutrient requires the most energy to break down?
Proteins
What is the primary function of lipogenesis?
To convert excess acetyl CoA into fatty acids and other lipids
Which state does the body enter when fasting or skipping meals?
Postabsorptive state
What is the primary function of the hypothalamus in thermoregulation?
Both a and b
What is the primary reason for the increase in insulin during the absorptive state?
All of the above
What is the primary role of vitamins in the body?
To act as organic compounds important for biochemical reactions
What is the main function of anabolic hormones in the body?
Facilitate growth and tissue repair
What type of reaction involves gaining an electron?
Reduction
Which of the following is NOT a common simple sugar (monosaccharide)?
Sucrose
In the absence of oxygen, what does pyruvate get converted into in humans?
Lactic acid
Which process converts excess acetyl CoA into ketone bodies?
Ketogenesis
What is the final electron receptor in aerobic respiration?
Water
What is the role of ATP synthase in cellular respiration?
Convert ADP into ATP using a proton gradient
Test your knowledge on metabolism, catabolism, and the storage and release of energy in the body. Learn about the chemical reactions involved, the role of hormones such as cortisol and glucagon, and the process of breaking down large molecules for energy.
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