Amplify Metabolism Test

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How can space program doctors ensure astronauts' bodies work well enough to exercise in space?

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The doctors could make sure the astronauts’ cells are getting the molecules they need from food and air.

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What happens to a person's ability to exercise if they consume syrup made almost entirely of glucose molecules?

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Nothing would happen to her ability to exercise, but her digestive system would not work as hard, since glucose is already small enough to get to her cells.

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Will a patient with normal levels of oxygen and glucose, but no starch, be able to exercise normally?

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Yes, the glucose and oxygen molecules can react together to release energy for the body to function.

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Why would it be harder to exercise with a digestive problem that makes it difficult to digest enough food?

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Your cells would have molecules from air, but would not get enough molecules from food.

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How would the patient perform on an exercise test based on the test report showing molecule levels in different body parts?

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Poorly; his digestive system is not breaking down molecules from food into glucose.

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Why is Stella's malfunctioning respiratory system a problem for her ability to exercise?

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Her cells will not work well when they have low levels of oxygen.

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Will a patient with normal oxygen levels, low amino acids, and low glucose be able to exercise normally?

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No, her cells need glucose to react with oxygen to release enough energy to exercise.

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Would it be difficult for someone with asthma to exercise?

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Yes, it will be difficult for a person with asthma to exercise because his cells need molecules from air.

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