SEHS 2.1 Energy Systems

What is the end product of glycolysis under anaerobic conditions?

• Pyruvate

• Lactate

• Glucose

• Glycogen

Which type of fatty acid is typically solid at room temperature?

• Unsaturated fatty acids

• Saturated fatty acids

• Polyunsaturated fatty acids

• Trans fatty acids

What is the primary function of β-oxidation in energy metabolism?

• To store energy as fat

• To break down fatty acids for energy

• To convert proteins into energy

• To produce glucose

Which energy system is primarily used for short bursts of high-intensity activity?

• Phosphagen System

• Glycolytic System

• Oxidative System

• Protein System

Which system is primarily anaerobic?

• Phosphagen System

• Glycolytic System

• Oxidative System

• Protein System

What is the primary energy source for the Glycolytic System?

• Fats

• Proteins

• Glucose

• Oxygen

How does insulin facilitate glucose entry into muscle cells?

• By closing GLUT4 transporters

• By opening GLUT4 transporters

• By increasing fat breakdown

• By inhibiting glycolysis

What is the role of insulin in protein metabolism?

• Promotes protein breakdown

• Inhibits protein breakdown

• Has no effect on protein metabolism

• Converts proteins to glucose

How does epinephrine affect energy metabolism?

• It decreases glycogen breakdown

• It increases glycogen breakdown

• It inhibits lipolysis

• It promotes glucose storage

What is the primary function of insulin in energy metabolism?

• To raise blood glucose levels

• To lower blood glucose levels

• To promote lipolysis

• To stimulate glucagon release