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- 2. How does the fatty acids concentration changes in the blood during prolonged fasting? To answer the question: a) name the hormone which manages metabolism in this condition; b) draw the scheme of this hormone action on the adipose tissue; 352 Chapter 7. Lipid metabolism c) draw the scheme of the main metabolic pathway providing energy for the liver during prolonged fasting.22. To store energy for future needs, the body would NOT use a. glycogen b. adipose tissue C. ATP d. no correct response1. Explain the function of metabolism and why it is important to the body system?
- 2. After studying, you suddenly started to crave some fast food and ordered via food panda. The delivery person arrived and you were able to finish 2 cheeseburgers, one French fries and 300 ml of cola. Your mother baked pie, so you ate a piece as well. She ate half a hot dog but wasn't able to finish it, so you finished it for her. How long do you have to burn the calories you ate if you (a) watched TV, (b) swam really fast, (c) played basketball, or (d) jogged for (7 km/h)? Approximate energy consumption of a 68 kg adult during some Approximate metabolize energy content Food Calories activities French Fries 250 Calories/h Cheeseburger Hot dog Activity Basketball 325 550 300 Bicycling (21 km/h) Fast dancing Jogging (8km/h) Swimming (slow) Watching tv Driving a car Swimming (fast) 639 Pie 65 600 Hamburger Cola (200 mL) 275 540 87 288 72 180 860Oxidation of which substance in the body yields the most calories (A)Glucose (B)Glycogen (C)Protein (D) Lipids2. What are the three main substrates for the body? a. Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats b. Calcium, sodium, and potassium c. Carbohydrates, glucose, and glycogen d. None of the above
- 1. What are vitamins?2. Assuming you are severely waisted, and you want to lose around 20 pounds by controlling your carbohydrate intake and engage in fat burning activities. In what form will your body release those fats?6.Vitamins that lower elevated homocysteine levels, which are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease Ascorbic acid, B12, B6 Folic acid, B12, B6 Folic acid, B12, B9 Ascorbic acid, B6, B9