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Anatomy And Physiology Nutrition And Metabolism Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Why is it important to include cellulose in a healthy diet even though we do not digest it?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cellulose provides fibre, aiding elimination , as per the text; it's not digested for energy , muscle , or vitamins .
Question 2 of 5
What happens in glycolysis if oxygen and pyruvic acid are absent and NADH + H⺠cannot transfer its cargo of hydrogen to pyruvic acid?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: glycolysis stops if NAD⁺ is limited and NADH can't unload hydrogen ; it doesn't continue , pyruvic acid isn't the issue , ATP doesn't increase .
Question 3 of 5
What is the central molecule in fat metabolism?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acetyl CoA as central in fat metabolism ; glucose is carbs, fatty acids and glycerol are components.
Question 4 of 5
Generally speaking, what kinds of reactions and events characterize the absorptive state? The postabsorptive state?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: absorptive is anabolic with energy storage, postabsorptive is catabolic with glucose sparing ; others mismatch states.
Question 5 of 5
What three groups of stimuli influence short-term regulation of feeding behaviour?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: neural signals, nutrient signals, and GI hormones (e.g., CCK, insulin) ; others (A, C, D) are not specified.