NCM 116: Module 1M Concept of Metabolism Quiz

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What does the term 'metabolism' refer to?

Energy equivalent to muscle contractions and heat production

Capacity to do work or perform activities

Total daily energy expenditure

Physical and chemical processes occurring in the body's cells (correct)

Which component accounts for the largest portion of total daily energy expenditure?

Human Energy

Catabolism

Anabolism

Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) (correct)

What is the primary function of anabolism?

Building larger/complex molecules (correct)

Distribution of nutrients in the blood

Generation of energy

Elimination of wastes

What is catabolism primarily associated with?

Breakdown reactions/destructive phase Signup and view all the answers

What is the equivalent of human energy in terms of metabolic activity?

Calories Signup and view all the answers

What does Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) represent?

Energy spent on basal metabolism Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of metabolism?

Energy generation Signup and view all the answers

Which factor influences an individual's metabolic rate (MR)?

Gender Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in normal metabolism after ingestion?

Digestion Signup and view all the answers

Where does the absorption of nutrients occur in the digestive system?

Gastrointestinal tract Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

Energy generation Signup and view all the answers

Which organ can convert excess glucose to glycogen for storage?

Liver Signup and view all the answers

What is the end product of glycolysis?

$2$ molecules of pyruvate Signup and view all the answers

Which vitamin is required for the conversion of pyruvate to acetyl CoA?

Vitamin B Signup and view all the answers

How many molecules of ATP are yielded from the metabolism of one glucose?

$31$ molecules of ATP Signup and view all the answers

Which cells can produce glucose through a process called gluconeogenesis?

Liver and kidney cells Signup and view all the answers

NCM 116: Module 1M Concept of Metabolism Quiz

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