As we sleep, the body maintains blood glucose levels by synthesizing glucose through

A) lipolysis. B) gluconeogenesis. C) hydrolysis. D) proteolysis.


B

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According to Shawn's physician, Shawn has a high risk of ________ because his waist circumference is 42 inches, his blood pressure consistently measures 140 mm Hg/90 mm Hg, and his fasting blood glucose level is 110 mg/dl.

A. constipation B. metabolic syndrome C. diverticulitis D. cystic fibrosis

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Supplementation with some amino acids has been theorized to decrease the formation of serotonin in the brain and possibly help delay the onset of central nervous system fatigue in prolonged aerobic endurance exercise. Which amino acids are theorized to do this?

A. Leucine, isoleucine, and valine B. Tryptophan, arginine, and creatine C. Arginine, ornithine, and inosine D. Asparagine, aspartic acid, and glutamine E. Inosine, creatine, and alanine

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Which of the following is a naturally occurring food source of vitamin D?

a. Egg yolks b. Red meats c. Tomato juice d. Whole-wheat bread

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The _____ of the menstrual cycle occurs after ovulation

a. follicular phase b. luteal phase c. estrogen phase d. primordial phase e. None of the above

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