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Anatomy And Physiology Nutrition And Metabolism Question Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 4
Which three organs or tissues are the primary effector organs determining the amounts and directions of interconversions in the nutrient pools?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: liver, skeletal muscles, and adipose tissues as key regulators ; others (A, C, D) are not primary here.
Question 2 of 4
MAKE CONNECTIONS: Samantha tells her doctor that she has been feeling jittery and has had trouble falling asleep. She complains that her roommates always set the thermostat too high. Blood tests reveal antibodies that suggest an autoimmune disease. Explain Samantha's symptoms. What organ are the antibodies binding to and how does this cause her symptoms?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Text links Samantha's symptoms (jittery, insomnia, warmth) to hyperthyroidism from Graves' disease, where antibodies bind thyroid TSH receptors ; not adrenal , pancreas , or pituitary .
Question 3 of 4
What happens if an organism fails to obtain sufficient nutrients?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Insufficient nutrients lead to malnutrition, a condition impairing health, not increased activity, growth, or strength.
Question 4 of 4
How is the body fat percentage estimated?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Body fat percentage is commonly estimated using formulas that incorporate BMI and age, not just height/weight or metabolic rate.