A_______________ is a nitrogen-containing macronutrient made from amino acids
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
protein
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The process of making larger molecules from smaller ones is called anabolism
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
During prolonged endurance exercise, why does the liver have difficulty maintaining blood glucose within the normal range?
A) Blood insulin concentration is decreased. B) Conversion of fructose to glucose does not take place. C) The central nervous system response is delayed. D) The rate of gluconeogenesis is limited.
How can you tell whether a fat contains primarily saturated or unsaturated fatty acids?
a. All plant oils are unsaturated because they are liquid at room temperature. b. Solid fats that melt at a high temperature are unsaturated c. Oils that remain liquid at room temperature are primarily unsaturated. d. Beef fat is considered unsaturated because cattle eat only plant foods. e. All fat that is solid at low temperatures is unsaturated.
Which of the following statements is true?
A. Alcohol is stored in body fat. B. Signs of alcohol poisoning include a slowed and irregular heart rate. C. The pancreas is the primary site for alcohol metabolism. D. In the United States, a BAC of 0.12% is the legal limit of intoxication for adult drivers.