The Cori cycle involves the interconversion of
a. lactate and glucose. b. glucose and amino acids.
c. pyruvate and citric acids. d. fatty acids and acetyl CoA.
Q. 2Which of the following is NOT among the recognized symptoms of zinc deficiency?
a. Anemia b. Altered taste acuity
c. Impaired vision in dim light d. Increased susceptibility to infection
Q. 3Which of the following hormones promote glucose production from amino acids during severe stress?
a. Aldosterone, glucagon, and norepinephrine
b. Cortisol, insulin, and epinephrine
c. Norepinephrine, cortisol, and glucagon
d. Epinephrine, aldosterone, and insulin
Q. 4An aerobic reaction is one that requires
a. alcohol. b. oxygen.
c. nitrogen. d. ammonia.
Q. 5Which of the following is NOT among the conditions associated with zinc deficiency?
a. Altered taste b. Kidney failure
c. Abnormal night vision d. Poor healing of wounds
Q. 6An example of a counterregulatory hormone that opposes the actions of insulin is
a. aldosterone. b. epinephrine.
c. antidiuretic hormone. d. FSH
Q. 7Which of the following is a characteristic of lactate production by muscle cells?
a. It occurs only during intense exercise
b. When rapid it causes muscle fatigue
c. The lactate produced may eventually be used by the liver for glucose production
d. It lowers the pH of the muscle cell, thereby lowering muscle performance.
Q. 8Deficiency of which of the following minerals is associated with retarded growth and sexual development in children?
a. Iron b. Zinc
c. Iodine d. Chromium
Q. 9Which hormone(s) is/are referred to as the fight-or-flight hormone(s)?
a. Catecholamines b. Glucagon
c. Cortisol d. Aldosterone
Q. 10Which of the following is NOT a 3-carbon compound?
a. Lactate b. Glycerol
c. Pyruvate d. Acetyl CoA
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