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What percentage of the energy used during ATP production is converted into heat?
What percentage of the energy used during ATP production is converted into heat?
- 10%
- 70%
- 60% (correct)
- 20%
What is the thermoneutral temperature for a naked human?
What is the thermoneutral temperature for a naked human?
- 90 degrees
- 80 degrees
- 70 degrees
- 84 degrees (correct)
Which mode of heat transfer accounts for the largest percentage of heat loss from the body?
Which mode of heat transfer accounts for the largest percentage of heat loss from the body?
- Convection
- Conduction
- Evaporation
- Radiation (correct)
What percentage of the body's energy expenditure is attributed to thermoregulation?
What percentage of the body's energy expenditure is attributed to thermoregulation?
Which macronutrient requires the most energy to break down?
Which macronutrient requires the most energy to break down?
Which of the following is a water-soluble vitamin?
Which of the following is a water-soluble vitamin?
Which of the following best describes the role of ATP in metabolic reactions?
Which of the following best describes the role of ATP in metabolic reactions?
What is the primary fate of pyruvate molecules produced during glycolysis under aerobic conditions?
What is the primary fate of pyruvate molecules produced during glycolysis under aerobic conditions?
Which of the following is NOT a direct product of the Krebs cycle?
Which of the following is NOT a direct product of the Krebs cycle?
What is the primary role of the electron transport chain (ETC) in cellular respiration?
What is the primary role of the electron transport chain (ETC) in cellular respiration?
Which of the following hormones is primarily involved in promoting catabolic reactions?
Which of the following hormones is primarily involved in promoting catabolic reactions?
In the process of gluconeogenesis, which of the following molecules can be used as a precursor for glucose synthesis?
In the process of gluconeogenesis, which of the following molecules can be used as a precursor for glucose synthesis?
Which of the following statements about redox reactions is NOT true?
Which of the following statements about redox reactions is NOT true?
During aerobic respiration, what is the primary role of oxygen $O_2$?
During aerobic respiration, what is the primary role of oxygen $O_2$?
Which of the following statements about glycolysis is true?
Which of the following statements about glycolysis is true?
Which of the following is NOT a product of the Krebs cycle?
Which of the following is NOT a product of the Krebs cycle?
