Chapter 7 Question 1 For short, intense exercise, which energy-producing pathway does the body rely on most? Selected Answer:a. Glucose to pyruvate to lactate Question 2 The term that describes the sum of all chemical reactions that go on in living cells is _____. Selected Answer:e. metabolism Question 3 Before entering the metabolic pathways, amino acids first face____. Selected Answer:d. Removal of their nitrogen-containing amino group Question 4 The metabolic breakdown of glucose to pyruvate is known as Selected Answer:e. glycolysis. Question 5 Fatty acid oxidation produces ____. Selected Answer:c. acetyl CoA Chapter 8 Question 1 A person’s ________ is a good indicator of central obesity. Selected Answer:d. waist circumference Question 2 Of the following, who has the highest metabolic rate? Selected Answer:c. An adolescent girl Question 3 Though it has limitations, a basic rule of energy balance states that 1 pound of fat is stored for each ________ kcalories eaten in excess. Selected Answer:a. 3500 Question 4 Research shows less susceptibility to health problems when excess body fat is distributed around the ________. Selected Answer:c. hips and thighs Question 5 Which energy-yielding nutrient is the most satiating? Selected Answer:d. Protein Chapter 9 Question 1 Which of the following removes triglycerides from the blood for storage in fat and muscle cells? Selected Answer:e. Lipoprotein lipase Question 2 Which of the following statements accurately describes fat cell development? Selected Answer:b. An obese person has more and larger fat cells than does a healthy-weight person. Question 3 Which of the following defines the body’s set point? Selected Answer:e. Point above which the body tends to lose weight and below which it tends to gain weight Question 4 Ghrelin is secreted by cells in the ________. Selected Answer:c. stomach Question 5 How do environmental influences affect eating habits? Selected Answer:d. Foods that are accessible and convenient are eaten most.
