Which of the following statements regarding energy systems is false?
A) All systems are active at all times but one may be predominant depending on the activity.
B) The systems replenish ATP by rephosphorylation.
C) One system is switched on while the others are switched off.
D) The systems vary in terms of speed of action, amount of ATP replenished, and duration of action.
Q. 2Which of the following is NOT a true statement of nutrient metabolism in the post-absorptive state?
a. Fat is released from adipose cells for use as energy
b. Storage of muscle glycogen is enhanced
c. Liver glycogen is broken down to maintain blood glucose concentration
d. Amino acids are unlikely to be used as energy
Q. 3The body restores its immediate source of energy by the rephosphorylation of ____.
A) ATP
B) ADP
C) GTP
D) GDP
Q. 4Which of the following is NOT a true statement regarding the influence of insulin in the fed state?
a. Favors cellular uptake of glucose
b. Favors the storage of glycogen
c. Inhibits the breakdown of glycogen
d. Inhibits the storage of fat
Q. 5When energy in is greater than energy out a person's body weight will _______________.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Q. 6When 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
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