Which of the following is a true statement about nutrient metabolism in the fasting state?
A) Fatty acids are stored as triglycerides.
B) Storage of muscle glycogen is enhanced.
C) Liver glycogen is depleted.
D) Amino acids are unlikely used for energy.
Q. 2_____ is an example of a sugar alcohol.
a. Cellulose
b. Maltose
c. Guar gum
d. Glycerol
Q. 3When an individual is in a fed state (the time when nutrients are being absorbed), which hormone exerts the most influence?
A) Epinephrine (adrenaline)
B) Norepinephrine (noradrenaline)
C) Insulin
D) Glucagon
Q. 4What is the composition of lactose?
a. Two fructose units
b. One glucose and one fructose unit
c. One glucose and one galactose unit
d. One galactose and one fructose unit
Q. 5Which of the following respiratory exchange ratio (RER) values would indicate metabolism of pure fat?
A) 0.70
B) 0.85
C) 1.00
D) 1.15
Q. 6What is the composition of sucrose?
a. Two fructose units
b. One glucose and one fructose unit
c. One glucose and one galactose unit
d. One galactose and one fructose unit
Q. 7The respiratory exchange ratio (RER) is a way of determining the body's metabolism of ____.
A) creatine phosphate and ATP
B) amino acids
C) carbohydrate and fat
D) lactate
Q. 8Fiber is a:
a. monosaccharide.
b. disaccharide.
c. polysaccharide.
Q. 9Arrange the energy sources muscle glycogen, adipose tissue triglyceride, liver glycogen, and blood glucose in order from the least to the greatest based on the amount of energy stored in the body: ..A..B..C..D.. least greatest Blood glucose
A) A - least
B) B - low
C) C - great
D) D - greatest
Q. 10Glucose is a:
a. monosaccharide.
b. disaccharide.
c. polysaccharide.
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