Exam 25 Flashcards
Intrinsic factor is produced in the
stomach
Carbohydrates absorbed from the intestinal tract may be used immediately, resulting in the production of pyruvate/lactate. The pyruvate is eventually converted back to glucose in the cori cycle of the liver. This process is known as
gluconeogenesis
What is the fat soluble vitamin made by bacteria in the large intestine
K
What is the vitamin commonly manufactured by bacteria in the large intestine
B
What vitamin can result in hypervitaminosis if taken excessively
A, K, D, E
Is vitamin C water soluble or fat soluble
Water soluble
True or False:
Metabolic rates increases with age
False
True or False:
Sweat cools the body through convection heat loss
False
What is the first component of aerobic metabolism
Glycolysis
Glycogen is a type of _________ that comes from ________ based sources
Carbohydrate/animal
Hypovitaminosis may be seen in cases of inadequate intake of:
Water soluble vitamins & Most B vitamins
In the following equation what does the first chemical name represent?
C6H12o6 + 6O2 —> 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy
Glucose
Ketosis is mainly cause by metabolism of
Fats
Minerals are
- In the body as disassociated electrolytes
- Held in significant amounts in reserve in the body
- Are manufactured in the body
Most of the energy in the body is produced by the process of
The electron transport system
Night blindness is sometimes associated with a
Vitamin A deficiency
Some amino acids are “essential”, meaning
They must be included in the diet
Starch is a carbohydrate that is
Plant based & Digestible
The breakdown of substances to supply nutrients to the body is
Catabolism
The deficency of vitamin ____ may result in a lack of blood clotting factors
K
The equation C6H12O6 + 6O2 –> 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy represents
Aerobic metabolism