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Chapter 3: Metabolism and Energy Balance Flashcards

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Metabolism

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The process of converting ingested nutrients into energy in the body.

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Energy

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The usable power derived from nutrient sources.

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Energy balance

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The symmetry between nutrient consumption and energy demands of the body.

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Chemical energy

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The energy released as the bonds that hold chemicals together are broken.

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Calorie

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The amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree celsius at a pressure of 1 atmosphere.

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6
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Calorie yield of a carbohydrate

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4 kcals

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Calorie yield of a protein

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4 kcals

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Calorie yield of stored fat from carbohydrate source

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3.27 kcals

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Calorie yield of a fat

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9 kcals

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Calorie yield of alcohol

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7 kcals

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Calorimeter

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A tool to measure heat production and energy expenditure

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Direct calorimetry

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A way to measure energy expenditure in a chamber measuring ambient heat increases.

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Indirect calorimetry

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A way to measure energy expenditure by oxygen consumed and carbon dioxide produced.

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14
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Resting metabolic rate

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The energy expenditure of metabolic and physical processes when the body is at rest

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15
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Thermic effect of food

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The energy expenditure associated with food consumption.

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16
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Diet-induced thermogenesis

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The thermic effect of macronutrient digestion and absorption

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17
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Positive energy balance

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More energy is consumed than is expended.

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Negative energy balance

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More energy is expended than is consumed

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19
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Cellular metabolism

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The series of reaction converting nutrients to ATP

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20
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Adenosine Trihosphate

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The cellular energy molecule

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21
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Law of conservation of energy

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The principle stating energy cannot be created or destroyed, but only changed from one form to another.

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22
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Anabolic

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The building process

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Catabolic

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The breakdown process

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Enzyme

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A protein catalyzing chemical reactions.

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ATPase

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An enzyme catalyzing the breakdown of ATP to ADP.

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Dephosphorylation

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The process of removing a phosphate.

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ATP-ADP cycle

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A mechanism of allowing ATP to be quickly broken into ADP and the reformed

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Rephosphylation

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The process of adding a phosphate

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ATP synthase

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an enzyme creating ATP

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ATP hydrolysis

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An enzyme creating ATP. the breakdown of ATP while in the presence of water to release energy stored within its bonds.

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Oxidative stress

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The imbalance of reactive oxygen and the body’s ability to detoxify or remove it.

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Adenylate Kinase

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An enzyme catalyzing the reaction between ATP and AMP to form two ADP molecules and vice versa.

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Phosphocreatine

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A molecule found in muscle and brain tissue donating phosphate to ADP to form ATP.

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Phosphagen system

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The combination of a muscle’s stored ATP plus its phosphocreatine.

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Glycolysis

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The process of splitting a glucose molecule into a pair of pyruvate molecules.

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Glucose

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The smallest molecule a carbohydrate can be broken down into and used as an energy source.

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Pyruvate

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A three-carbon structure formed by splitting a glucose molecule

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Anaerobic

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A process that can occur without the help of oxygen

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Anaerobic Glycolysis

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The process of splitting a glucose molecule into a pair of pyruvate molecules to produce ATP when oxygen is low.

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Aerobic metabolism

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The breakdown of fuels to form ATP in the presence of oxygen.

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Ketones

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By-product of fatty acid metabolism that can be used for energy.

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Sarcoplasm

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The cytoplasm of striated muscle fiber

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Creatine

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A molecule synthesized in the liver and kidneys assisting reformation of ATP from ADP.

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Creatine kinase

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An enzyme catalyzing ADP to ATP and creatine to phosphocreatine.

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Metabolic Acidosis

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The reduction of cellular pH

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Glycogen

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The body’ stored form of glucose

47
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Nicotine Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD+)

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A coenzyme participating in glycolysis

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NADH

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The reduced form of NAD+ necessary for energy production.

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Lactate dehydrogenase

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An enzyme catalyzing the conversion of pyruvate and NADH into lactase and NAD+, and vice versa.

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Aerobic metabolism

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The breakdown of fuels to form ATP in the presence of oxygen.

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Acetyl coenzyme A

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The molecule entering the krebs cycle to start aerobic metabolism.

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Krebs cycle

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A series of chemical reactions within mitochondria to form ATP form the oxidation of Acetyl-CoA.

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Electron Transport Chain

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A metabolic pathway within mitochondria where most ATP molecules are formed during aerobic metabolism.

54
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Oxidative Phosphorylation

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Another name for electron transport chain

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Cristae`

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Folds of the inner membrane of a mitochondria

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Matrix

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Part of the mitochondria that is filled with enzymes, water, and proteins as well as the organelle’s own unique DNA and ribosomes.

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Visceral fat

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Fat stored around the midsection and major intra-abdominal organs

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Subcutaneous fat

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fat stored directly under the skin

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Intramuscular fat

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Fat stored within the muscles

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Triglycerides

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The stored form of fatty acids

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Lipolysis

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The breakdown of triglycerides into fatty acids.

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Glucagon

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A hormone produced in the pancreas, increasing levels of glucose and fatty acids in the blood.

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Ketoacidosis

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A metabolic state where high levels of ketones are in the blood due to the fatty acid metabolism.

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Flavin adenine dinucleotide

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A compound produced in the krebs cycle supporting ATP formation.

65
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Possible ATP production from Glucose

66
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Possible ATP production from Fatty acids

67
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Possible ATP production from Lactate

68
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Possible ATP production from Ketones

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