During lipolysis,
A) triglycerides are converted into molecules of acetyl-CoA.
B) triglycerides are broken down into glycerol and fatty acids.
C) lipids are converted into glucose molecules.
D) lipids are formed from excess carbohydrates.
E) lipids are metabolized to yield ATP.
B
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A. infundibulum B. body C. cervix D. clitoris
The regulation of water and ion excretion occurs primarily within the
A) proximal tubules only. B) late distal tubules only. C) collecting ducts only. D) both proximal tubules and late distal tubules. E) both collecting ducts and late distal tubules.
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a. glycogen synthesis; muscle hypertrophy b. fat and protein catabolism; inhibits immune system c. gluconeogenesis; glycogen and fat break down; release of glucose and fatty acids into circulation d. ATP production; oxygen consumption and heat production; stimulates nervous system and skeletal development e. glucose and amino acid uptake into most tissues; promotes glycogen, fat, and protein synthesis
The ability of the kidneys to remove molecules from the blood plasma by excreting them in the urine is known as ________.
A. micturition B. renal clearance C. glomerular filtration D. reabsorption