16 Questions
What is the primary method of transferring heat from a naked human to the air or water?
Convection
Which process is responsible for the transfer of heat via infrared waves?
Radiation
What is the major component of Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) energy expenditure?
Basic organ function
Which nutrients require more energy to break down compared to carbohydrates?
Proteins
What is the primary method of transferring heat by contact?
Conduction
Which type of vitamins are water-soluble?
B, C
Which of the following is true about catabolic reactions?
They break down molecules to release energy.
What is the primary role of ATP in metabolic reactions?
To act as an energy currency for the body.
Which of the following is true about the Krebs cycle?
It produces ATP, NADH, and FADH2.
What is the primary function of the electron transport chain (ETC)?
To generate ATP using the energy from NADH and FADH2.
What is the primary role of gluconeogenesis?
To synthesize glucose from non-carbohydrate precursors.
What is the primary role of ketogenesis?
To produce ketone bodies from excessive acetyl CoA.
Which of the following is true about the urea cycle?
It removes excess nitrogen from amino acids by converting it into urea.
What is the primary function of cholecystokinin (CCK) in lipid metabolism?
To stimulate the release of pancreatic lipase and bile salts.
Which of the following metabolic states is characterized by the breakdown of glycogen and the use of fatty acids for energy?
Starvation state
What is the primary function of thermoregulation?
To maintain a constant body temperature.
Test your knowledge on the overview of metabolic reactions including catabolic and anabolic processes, energy storage and release, and the role of ATP. This quiz covers key concepts related to energy metabolism in the body.
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