Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)
1. Fatty acids are ketogenic and cannot be used to form glucose.
2. Alcohol dehydrogenase and acetaldehyde dehydrogenase convert the ethanol to acetaldehyde in the final stages of alcohol metabolism.
3. The MEOS system is used for metabolism of chronic alcohol consumption, over-the-counter and prescription medications.
Answer:
1. True.
2. False.
3. True.
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a. 10-25% b. 30-35% c. 40-45% d. 45-50%
When your daily caloric intake is less than your estimated energy requirement, you would expect to
A. gain weight. B. lose weight. C. stay the same weight. D. gain muscle mass.
One of the chief functions of chromium is participation in the metabolism of
a. iron. b. proteins. c. carbohydrates. d. metallothionein.
Functions of cholesterol include all of the following except:
A. It is a precursor for bile acids, which are important in lipid digestion. B. It is used to synthesize reproductive hormones such as testosterone and estrogen. C. It is incorporated into cell membranes, where it helps maintain flexibility. D. It is used for energy production when fatty acids are in short supply.