Metabolism and Nutrition: Overview of Metabolic Reactions
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What is the main way heat is transferred via infrared waves?

  • Conduction
  • Convection
  • Evaporation
  • Radiation (correct)
  • What is the energy expended at rest, in a neutral environment, and in a postabsorptive state known as?

  • Physical activity
  • BMR (correct)
  • Metabolic Rate
  • Thermoregulation
  • Which type of compound are vitamins classified as?

  • Minerals
  • Inorganic
  • Organic (correct)
  • Proteins
  • How many calories are equivalent to 1 pound of fat gain or loss?

    <p>3500 calories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which compound ensures proper bodily functions and includes electrolytes, iron, copper, and iodine?

    <p>Minerals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary method of transferring heat by evaporating water?

    <p>Evaporation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of catabolic reactions in metabolism?

    <p>Releasing energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following hormones are classified as anabolic in metabolism?

    <p>Insulin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During glycolysis, what is the fate of pyruvate in the absence of oxygen?

    <p>Converted to lactic acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the end product of the Krebs cycle that serves as a key electron donor in the electron transport chain?

    <p>FADH2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which metabolic process involves the conversion of acetyl CoA into ketone bodies?

    <p>Ketogenesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does cholecystokinin (CCK) play in lipid metabolism?

    <p>Stimulates pancreatic lipase release</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which state is characterized by glycogen breakdown and fatty acid utilization for energy needs?

    <p>Postabsorptive state</p> Signup and view all the answers

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