What happens to blood and liver glycogen stores after prolonged, intense exercise?

A) They increase slightly.
B) They increase substantially.
C) They decrease slightly.
D) They decrease substantially


Answer: D) They decrease substantially

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The energy in food is measured in

A. grams. B. calories. C. kilograms. D. Celsius.

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Which method of assessing body fat content is based on the principle that fat is a poor conductor of electricity and water while muscles are good conductors?

a. skinfold measurement b. bioelectrical impedance analysis c. magnetic resonance imaging d. dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry e. whole-body air displacement

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The form by which cholesterol is transported in your blood may be related to the development of atherosclerosis. In general, ________.

A. high levels of high-density lipoproteins, which act in a process known as reverse cholesterol transport, appear to lower the chances of developing atherosclerosis B. high levels of high-density lipoproteins are associated with the formation of plaque because they are prone to oxidation by macrophages C. a high ratio of low-density lipoproteins to total cholesterol indicates a very low risk for developing coronary heart disease D. low levels of low-density lipoproteins may contribute to beta-oxidation and increase risk for coronary heart disease

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Which of the following foods is most likely to promote dental caries?

A) chewing gum with xylitol B) carrots C) cheese D) raisins

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