With a 24-hour fast, the body is nearly depleted of liver glycogen. Where does the liver predominantly get the material it needs to manufacture glucose?
a. Continued breakdown of liver glycogen until complete depletion
b. Breakdown of skeletal muscle
c. Breakdown of red blood cells
d. Manufacture of ketone bodies
b
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A. are high in sugars and water. B. contain large concentrations of lipids and proteins. C. contain large concentrations of proteins and/or water. D. contain large concentrations of water. E. contain proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.
What is the cephalic phase of digestion?
A. the earliest phase of digestion in which the brain prepares the body in anticipation of food B. the phase in which semi-digested food leaves the stomach and slowly enters the small intestine C. the phase in which the majority of absorption occurs, primarily in the small intestine D. the final phase of digestion in which the large intestine moves the undigested components of food to the rectum for elimination
The largest component of energy expenditure is:
a. basal metabolism. b. physical activity. c. indirect calorimetry. d. thermic effect of food.
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a. arthritis b. stroke c. osteoporosis d. angina e. diverticulitis