Metabolism Quiz

What is metabolism?

• The breakdown of body tissues

• The chemical reactions in the body's cells that change food into energy

• The process of building up body tissues and energy stores

• The absorption of nutrients into the blood

What are the three compounds that the body can use as energy sources?

• Sugar, salt, protein

• Sugar, amino acids, fatty acids

• Glucose, fructose, sucrose

• Amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins

Where are the compounds absorbed into after being broken down in the digestive system?

• Muscles

• Blood

• Liver

• Brain

What are the two kinds of activities that make up metabolism?

• Synthesis and analysis

• Anabolism and catabolism

• Oxidation and reduction

• Hydrolysis and dehydration

What regulates the chemical reactions of metabolism in the body?

• Hormones

• Enzymes

• Vitamins

• Minerals

Where is the energy from the compounds released for use by the body or stored?

• Kidneys

• Stomach

• Lungs

• Liver

What are proteins in the body that control the chemical reactions of metabolism?

• Antibodies

• Hormones

• Neurotransmitters

• Enzymes

What are fats turned into in the digestive system?

• Fatty acids

• Glycerol

• Amino acids

• Glucose

What do the thousands of metabolic reactions happening at the same time in the body do?

• Cause illness

• Regulate body temperature

• Keep cells healthy and working

• Slow down aging

Where are the compounds carried to after being absorbed into the blood?

• Lungs

• Heart

• Brain

• Cells