Biology Ch. 35

____ is broken down into fatty acids and glycerol.

• amylase

• protein

• fats

• carbohydrates

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How do steroid hormones function?

• prevent protein synthesis

• activate protein synthesis

• strengthen the plasma membrane

• prevent binding to DNA

What is one difference between vitamins and mineral?

• Vitamins are organic and minerals are inorganic.

• Minerals are organic and vitamins are inorganic.

• Only vitamins assist metabolic function.

• Only minerals assist metabolic function.

Which of these structures secretes hormones and regulates much of the body's homeostasis?

• medulla oblongata

• pons

• hypothalamus

• pituitary gland

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A ____ is a substance that targets specific cells to produce a response.

• hormone

• carbohydrate

• mineral

• gradient

During digestion, protein is broken down into ____.

• enzymes

• carbohydrate

• amino acids

• bile

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The most concentrated nutritional energy source is ____.

• sugar

• fat

• protein

• cellulose

A ____ is a unit of measure for the energy content of food.

• subunit

• carbohydrate

• gram

• calorie

Which of these organs produces bile for fat breakdown?

• liver

• pancreas

• small intestine

• gall bladder

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Enzymes are an important part of ____ digestion.

• molecular

• chemical

• esophageal

• mechanical