Video Metabolism Part 2

Which nutrients can be directly oxidized into usable energy?

• Minerals

• Vitamins

• Carbs and fats

• Amino acids

What hormone helps decide what to burn and what to store for later?

• Insulin

• Glucagon

• Cortisol

• Adrenaline

What analogy is used to explain how different nutrients are processed by the body?

• A science laboratory

• A computer system

• A car engine

• A brunch buffet

What does the law of conservation of energy imply about metabolism?

• Energy can be created during digestion

• Energy is destroyed after digestion

• Energy can only change forms

• Energy is stored without conversion

What happens during the absorptive state?

• Nutrients from food are absorbed and used immediately

• The body breaks down stored nutrients

• The body relies solely on ATP for energy

• Glucose is converted directly into fat

What is the basal metabolic rate influenced by?

• Amount of water drunk

• Age, sex, and body composition

• Type of food consumed

• Time of day

What is the primary immediate fuel source for cells like neurons?

• Proteins

• Fatty acids

• Glucose

• Glycerol

What can high blood sugar levels damage?

• Muscles

• Bones

• Hair

• Blood vessels

What does insulin do with glucose in the blood?

• Excretes it from the body

• Moves it into storage

• Breaks it down immediately

• Converts it to ATP

What are lipoproteins used for?

• Breaking down glucose

• Generating ATP

• Transporting fats in the bloodstream

• Storing excess proteins