When glucose enters the cell, it is immediately phosphorylated by

a. phosphorylase
b. glucose-6-phosphatase
c. hexokinase
d. glucose dehydrogenase
e. pyruvate dehydrogenase


c. hexokinase

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One tip for avoiding measurement errors when assessing infant growth is to _____.

A. make sure the head is above the head board B. set the scale to a fraction below zero before starting C. weigh the infant nude or wearing a dry diaper D. make sure the hips and knees are bent E. measure the heel with the toes extending from the foot board

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Age-associated physiological system changes that affect nutritional health include _____.

A. reduced secretion of saliva B. increased levels of estrogen and testosterone C. enhanced appetite regulation D. regulated breathing capacity E. increased blood flow

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Starting around age ________, organ size and efficiency begin to decrease.

A. 40 B. 70 C. 30 D. 50

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How can non-durable goods be described?

a. They have a life expectancy that can usually be measured in years, not days or weeks b. Some non-durable goods are perishable. c. They are goods that are less transient in nature. d. Eventually they wear out and need to be discarded or replaced.

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