When you are under physical stress, what hormone is released quickly to stimulate an increase in blood glucose concentration?
a. insulin
b. secretin
c. glucogen
d. epinephrine
e. noradrenaline
ANS: D
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a. blue and green food colorants b. red, yellow, and orange food colorants c. sodium benzoate d. red, yellow, orange, blue, and green food colorants e. red, yellow, and orange food colorants, and sodium benzoate
Which is a difference between proteins and carbohydrates and fats?
A. Proteins are macromolecules; carbohydrates and fats are not. B. Proteins are composed of monomers; carbohydrates and fats are not. C. Carbohydrates and fats contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen; proteins do not. D. Excess carbohydrates and fats are stored; excess proteins are not.
Which of the following cellular activities is an example of anabolism?
A. White blood cells metabolizing glucose for energy B. Brain cells destroying chemicals that transmit information between the cells C. Bone cells using protein, calcium, and phosphorus to repair a bone fracture D. Muscle cells breaking down fat to release heat
The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommends a minimum of __________ muscle-strengthening exercises each week.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).