16 Questions
What does the term 'metabolism' refer to?
Physical and chemical processes occurring in the body's cells
Which component accounts for the largest portion of total daily energy expenditure?
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
What is the primary function of anabolism?
Building larger/complex molecules
What is catabolism primarily associated with?
Breakdown reactions/destructive phase
What is the equivalent of human energy in terms of metabolic activity?
Calories
What does Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) represent?
Energy spent on basal metabolism
What is the main function of metabolism?
Energy generation
Which factor influences an individual's metabolic rate (MR)?
Gender
What is the first step in normal metabolism after ingestion?
Digestion
Where does the absorption of nutrients occur in the digestive system?
Gastrointestinal tract
What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?
Energy generation
Which organ can convert excess glucose to glycogen for storage?
Liver
What is the end product of glycolysis?
$2$ molecules of pyruvate
Which vitamin is required for the conversion of pyruvate to acetyl CoA?
Vitamin B
How many molecules of ATP are yielded from the metabolism of one glucose?
$31$ molecules of ATP
Which cells can produce glucose through a process called gluconeogenesis?
Liver and kidney cells
Test your knowledge on the concept of metabolism, alterations in ingestion, energy, human energy, and metabolic rate. Explore the physical and chemical processes that occur in the body's cells, as well as the total daily energy expenditure and basal metabolic rate.
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