12b Metabolism & Nutrition Part 2 Quiz

What is the main topic of the Crash Course episode discussed in the text?

• Metabolism & Nutrition

• Human Anatomy

• Cellular Respiration

• Photosynthesis

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What is the primary function of insulin in the body?

• To regulate blood sugar levels

• To produce energy

• To break down proteins

• To store fat

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Which process converts glucose into ATP?

• Cellular Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Lipogenesis

• Glycogenesis

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What happens to excess glucose in the body?

• It is excreted immediately

• It is stored as fat or glycogen

• It is used to build muscle

• It is converted into proteins

What is the role of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) in the body?

• To deliver glucose and fat to fat deposits

• To remove cholesterol from the blood

• To produce insulin

• To break down glycogen

What triggers the release of glucagon?

• High protein intake

• High blood sugar levels

• Low blood sugar levels

• Low fat intake

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What is gluconeogenesis?

• The synthesis of proteins from amino acids

• The conversion of glucose to glycogen

• The conversion of fats and amino acids into glucose

• The breakdown of glycogen into glucose

What is the absorptive state?

• When the body is sleeping

• During physical exercise

• During or after eating

• When the body is fasting

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What is the basal metabolic rate?

• The rate of muscle growth

• The rate at which the body stores fat

• The number of daily calories needed for basic functions

• The speed of digestion

What is the main energy source for neurons?

• Proteins

• Glucose

• Vitamins

• Fats

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