12 Questions
How is most heat transferred during ATP production?
Radiation
What is the primary factor contributing to weight gain or loss according to the text?
Energy balance
Which factor contributes the least to Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)?
Thermoregulation
What type of vitamins are water-soluble according to the text?
B, C
Which macronutrient requires the most energy to break down based on the text?
Proteins
What is the primary role of minerals in the body according to the text?
Ensuring proper bodily functions
What is the primary fuel for producing ATP in glycolysis?
Glucose
Which hormone is involved in stimulating the release of pancreatic lipase and bile salts?
Cholecystokinin (CCK)
What is the primary source of energy when the body is in the postabsorptive state?
Fatty acids
What is the end result of excessive production of ketone bodies in the body?
Decreased blood pH
Which hormone is considered anabolic in terms of metabolic regulation?
Growth hormone
What are the high-energy molecules produced in the Krebs cycle?
NADH and FADH2
Test your knowledge on the overview of metabolic reactions, including catabolic and anabolic processes. Understand how energy is released, stored, and used in the body. Explore the importance of ATP as the energy currency of the body.
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