Briefly outline the possible fates of glucose in the body

What will be an ideal response


1 ) immediate oxidation for ATP production
2 ) synthesis of amino acids for protein synthesis
3 ) synthesis of glycogen for storage in liver and skeletal muscle
4 ) formation of triglycerides via lipogenesis for long term storage after glycogen stores are full
5 ) excretion in urine if blood glucose is very high

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The ________________________________________ is the common area shared by the nose and throat

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following is accomplished by chewing?

a. grinding and breaking up food b. mixing food with saliva to facilitate swallowing c. reflexively increasing salivary, gastric, pancreatic, and bile secretion d. two of these answers. e. all of these answers.

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The paired cartilages that articulate with the superior border of the cricoid cartilage and help with opening and closing the glottis to produce sound are the ________ cartilages

A) thyroid B) tracheal C) cuneiform D) corniculate E) arytenoid

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Exercise increases the size of myofibers

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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