14 Questions
Which method of heat transfer is responsible for the highest percentage of heat loss during ATP production?
Radiation
What is the primary factor that determines whether a naked human is comfortable at 84 degrees?
Evaporation
Which component contributes the most to the Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) in the human body?
Organs' basic function
What is the primary source of weight gain or loss according to the text on Nutrition and Diet?
Caloric Balance
Which type of compounds are needed for biochemical reactions in the body?
Vitamins
What is the primary function of water-soluble vitamins as mentioned in the text?
Biochemical Reactions
What is the main function of anabolic reactions in metabolism?
Producing larger molecules by using the energy from catabolism
In carbohydrate metabolism, what process occurs when pyruvate converts to lactic acid in the absence of oxygen?
Glycolysis
Which hormones are primarily involved in catabolic reactions in metabolism?
Cortisol and glucagon
What is the end result of the Krebs cycle for each citric acid molecule?
1 ATP, 1 FADH2, 3 NADH
Which of the following is a primary energy source during the postabsorptive state of the body?
Ketone bodies
What stimulates the release of pancreatic lipase and bile salts in lipid metabolism?
Cholecystokinin (CCK)
During which metabolic state does insulin cause glucose to be stored and stimulate protein synthesis?
Absorptive state
What happens in lipogenesis?
Formation of lipids from excess acetyl CoA when glucose is plentiful
Test your knowledge on the overview of metabolic reactions, including catabolic and anabolic processes, energy storage, and ATP production. Explore the concepts related to catabolic reactions and the release of energy from chemical bonds.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
