Which of the following cellular activities is an example of catabolism?
A. Brain cells forming chemicals that transmit information between the cells
B. White blood cells making proteins that protect against harmful viruses
C. Muscle cells breaking down glucose to release heat
D. Skin cells using protein to replace burned skin tissue
Answer: C
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A. abdomen B. thigh C. triceps D. calf E. neck
A typical 70-kg man has about 42 liters of water in his body. If two-thirds of his water is found inside of his cells, how many liters of intracellular fluid would he have?
a. 14 b. 21 c. 28 d. 35
To sustain weight loss in adulthood: Participate in at least 60 to 90 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity ________________ while not exceeding caloric intake requirements.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Of the following blood lipid readings, which one would indicate hyperlipidemia in an adolescent?
a. LDL cholesterol at 80 mg/dL b. total cholesterol at 110 mg/dL c. total cholesterol at 145 mg/dL d. triglycerides at 85 mg/dL e. triglycerides at 165 mg/dL