21-30 Flashcards

1
Q

Many hormones are derived from what?

A

amino acids

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2
Q

RDAs for protein

A

46/grams for women; 56/grams for men per day

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3
Q

primary factor for increasing muscle protein synthesis to facilitate muscle recovery and growth

A

Leucine

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4
Q

The largest storage depots for glycogen

A

muscle and liver cells

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5
Q

represent 3 nutritionally important monosaccharides to humans

A

Glucose, Fructose, Galactose

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6
Q

What are the parts of a kernel?

A

bran, germ, endosperm

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7
Q

process of breaking down the glycogen molecule into its individual glucose units for entry into energy pathways

A

glycogenolysis

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8
Q

Carbs are found in 3 distinct locations within the body

A

blood, liver, muscle

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9
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primary storage and transportable form of fats in the body, composes of 3 free fatty acids bound to a glycerol backbone

A

triglycerides

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10
Q

Hormones that are responsible for preserving blood glucose

A

Insulin and Glucagon

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