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Metabolism

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carbohydrates are derived from...   plants  
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what is the carbohydrate molecule used as fuel to produce ATP?   glucose  
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what happens to excess glucose?   converted to glycogen - stored for later use  
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complex carbohydrates are __ such as ___   starches - bread, sugar, flour pasta  
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which type of carbohydrate digests quicker?   simple carohydrates  
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shortage of glucose can...   depress brain function  
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simple carbohydrates are ___ such as ___   sugars - carbonated drinks, candy, fruit, icecream  
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___ is a major energy fuel for hepatocytes & skeletal muscles, ATP synthesis, body insulation, and protective padding   trigyclerides  
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lipids help absorb...   fat-soluble vitamins  
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the healthy fatty acids are called...   omega 3 fatty acids  
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fish oil, vegetable oil (canola, soy) and walnuts are known as...   omega 3 fatty acids  
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eggs, milk, milk products are known as ___ proteins   complete  
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incomplete proteins are things like...   legumes, nuts, seeds , grains  
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in order to make a protein you must...   have all 10 amino acids  
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for optimal protein synthesis, the body must...   supply enough carb/fat calories for ATP production  
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minerals....   work with other nutrients to ensure smooth functioning of the body  
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__ are organic compounds needed for growth & good health   vitamins  
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vitamins function as ___which...   coenzymes - act with an enzyme to accomplish a particular task  
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the only 3 vitamins that are made in the body are vitamins...   B, D & K  
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the B and C vitamins are known as...   fat-soluble vitamins  
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vitamins A, D, E and K are considered __ vitamins   water-soluble  
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vitamin A is an...which functions in...   antioxidant, visual pigment  
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vitamin E...   antioxidant - prevents damage to cell membrane  
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an antioxidant...   neutralizes damaging free radicals  
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this vitamin removes CO2   B1  
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which vitamin has components of FAD and FMN?   B2  
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vitamin B3 is a component of...   NAD  
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vitamin B5 is a component of...   acetyCOA  
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this vitamin is a coenyzme in nucelic acid metabolism...   B12  
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vitamin C is an antioxidant that functions in...   synthesis of bone and cartilage  
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what mineral(s) function in bone & teeth formation?   calcium & phosphorus  
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magnesium is a mineral used for...   ATP bioenergetics  
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this mineral functions in nerve function & water balance   potassium  
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sodium is a mineral that...   keeps water in the body  
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cholorine is a __ mineral   acid/base balance  
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the 3 trace minerals are...   iron, cobalt & iodine  
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iron is a trace mineral that...   forms hemoglobin  
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which trace mineral is a component of thyroid hormone?   iodine  
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cobalt is a component of...   B12  
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all food carbohydrates are eventually transformed to...   glucose  
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glycogenesis is when...   extra glucose is linked together to form glycogen  
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glycogenesis occurs in the ___ when glucose levels are..   liver & skeletal muscles - high  
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glycogenolysis is ...   breaking down glycogen to release glucose for energy  
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___ converts fats & amino acids to glucose...   glucogeogenesis  
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glucogeogenesis occurs when....   glucose reserves are used up - glucose levels begin to drop  
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___ protects the body from damaging nervous system by ensuring ATP synthesis can continue   gluconeogenesis  
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lipolysis breaks down...   lipids to fatty acids & glycerol  
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___ is how we store excess calories   lipogenesis  
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___ converts fatty acids --> acetylcoA   beta oxidation  
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how do we get energy from fat?   krebs citric cycle  
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ketogenesis is when the liver converts..   acetycoA --> ketone bodies  
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if you're not using carbs to make energy...what is made?   ketone bodies  
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when ketone bodies accumulate in the blood, this results in... which then leads to ___   ketosis --> metabolic acidosis  
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when amino group is switched from an amino acid to a keto acid this is known as...   transamination  
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oxidative deamination is when....   an amine group is removed  
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the absorptive state takes place when...   body is fed - during or after eating  
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main hormone in absorptive state...   insulin  
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main hormone in post-absorptive state...   glucagon  
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this state is known as the fasting state when body is running off of stored supplies...   post-absorptive state  
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known as the good cholesterol...   HDL - removes cholesterol from the tissues  
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LDL is known as the ___ cholesterol, which...   bad - delivers cholesterol to the tissues  
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you gain weight when your energy __ exceeds your ___   intake - output  
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__ is a indicator in total fat deposits which tends to increase satiety   leptin  
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___ is a hormone that tells your stomach you're hungry   ghrelin  
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energy needed to perform essential activities such as breathing   BMR  
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