All the following are functions of lipids in the body EXCEPT
A. energy storage.
B. components of membranes.
C. building blocks for muscles.
D. insulation.
ANS: C
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When body fluids have a solute concentration that is greater than the concentration of solutes in the cells, they are referred to as ____
A) hypotonic B) isotonic C) hypertonic D) in equilibrium
Glucagon
A. promotes the breakdown of glycogen. B. stimulates cells to store glucose as glycogen. C. helps glucose enter cells. D. lowers blood glucose levels.
The two categories of amino acids are:?
A) essential amino acids and non-essential amino acids. B) complete amino acids and incomplete amino acids. C) branched-chain amino acids and sulfur-containing amino acids. D) water-soluble amino acids and fat-soluble amino acids. E) macro-amino acids and micro-amino acids.