Which of the following characterizes ketoacidosis?
a) Ketone bodies start to form.
b) Buildup of ketone bodies causes acidification of the blood.
c) Protein starts to break down in early stages of diabetes.
Answer is b) Buildup of ketone bodies causes acidification of the blood.
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a. increased portion sizes of commonly consumed foods. b. increased intake of fast-food meals. c. increased time on the computer or watching television. d. increased calorie intake. e. all of the above
Which of the following processes is not involved in mechanical digestion?
A) peristaltic movement of food B) enzymes C) chewing D) grinding
Energy used to support body processes such as growth, health, tissue repair and maintenance is called:
1.adaptive thermogenesis. 2.the thermic effect of food. 3.basal metabolism. 4.total energy expenditure.
Which of the following CANNOT be formed from acetyl CoA molecules?
a. Glucose b. Cholesterol c. Stearic acid d. Carbon dioxide