The Erogenic Effects of Protein and Amino Acids Quiz
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Which amino acid may have a potential benefit in reducing central fatigue?

  • Lysine
  • Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAA) (correct)
  • Arginine
  • Ornithine
  • Which amino acid is involved in immune function and removing nitrogen from muscle to liver?

  • Ornithine
  • Arginine
  • Lysine
  • Glutamine (correct)
  • Which amino acid is a byproduct of leucine metabolism and is reported to increase lean mass and strength?

  • Lysine
  • HMB (Beta-hyroxy-beta-methylbutyrate) (correct)
  • Arginine
  • Ornithine
  • Which amino acids can potentially increase the release of growth hormone?

    <p>Arginine, Lysine, Ornithine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amino acid is known for its anabolic effects via its influence on insulin release?

    <p>Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amino acid is unlikely to have any benefit and may even be toxic or lead to deficiencies in other amino acids?

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

    Which amino acid, when injected with several others, can increase the release of growth hormone, but ingestion appears to have little effect?

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

    Which amino acid may have some benefit in reducing central fatigue by preventing an increase in free tryptophan to BCAA ratio in the blood?

    <p>Branched-Chain Amino Acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amino acid is a byproduct of leucine metabolism and is reported to have little benefit in increasing lean mass and strength, with data far from conclusive and primarily from one lab?

    <p>HMB (Beta-hyroxy-beta-methylbutyrate)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amino acid is known for its beneficial effects, particularly in the context of exercise, as it is involved in immune function and removing nitrogen from muscle to liver?

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

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