a&p 26 – Flashcards

Which of the following are macronutrients?

Carbohydrates function as structural components in all of the following except __________.

Which of the following is not a function of lipids? They form the plasma membrane structure. They form myelin around nerve fibers. They form the structure of some hormones. They provide cushioning around soft organs. They form skeletal muscle fibers.

Which of the following constitutes the so-called "bad cholesterol?" Triglycerides Chylomicrons Low-density lipoproteins High-density lipoproteins Very-low-density lipoproteins

Which of the following is the healthiest ratio of triglycerides?

Where does HDL in the body come from?

Where is most protein in the body found?

Who would you expect to be in a state of negative nitrogen balance?

Which vitamin deficiency is the most common worldwide?

Minerals are __________, whereas vitamins are __________.

What is the synthesis of glucose from amino acids called?

Which of the following compounds yields the most ATP per molecule?

Fatty acids are catabolized through which process?

The liver performs all of the following functions except __________.

Shivering warms the body because it increases the rate of what?

Which of the following is true regarding body temperature? Oral temperature is a good way to estimate core temperature. Adult oral temperature is typically 36.6° to 37.0°C. Body temperature is highest in the afternoon. Organs in the spinal cavity are at the shell temperature.