COMPONENTS OF ENERGY OUT

Question 1

RMR

Answer 1

Resting Metabolic Rate

Question 2

TEF

Answer 2

The Thermic Effect of Feeding

Question 3

TEA

Answer 3

The Thermic Effect of Activity

Question 4

NEAT

Answer 4

Non-Exercising Activity Thermogenesis

Question 5

Resting metabolic rate (RMR)

Answer 5

the total number of calories burned when the body is completely at rest

Question 6

lipogenesis

Answer 6

The biological process of combining free fatty acids with glycerol to form triglycerides.

Question 7

lipolysis

Answer 7

The biological process of breaking stored triglycerides into free fatty acids and glycerol.

Question 8

glycogenolysis

Answer 8

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

Question 9

gluconeogenesis

Answer 9

A metabolic pathway that results in the generation of glucose from non-carbohydrate carbon substrates such as lactate, glycerol and glucogenic amino acids.

Question 10

Roughly what percentage of daily energy expenditure comes from the thermic effect of activity (TEA)?

Answer 10

15-30%

Question 11

Which of the following bodily functions are supported by a person’s resting metabolism?

Answer 11

Breathing
Blood circulation
Neurological function

Question 12

Which component of energy expenditure represents the easiest way to increase total daily caloric expenditure for individuals focused on reducing body fat?

Answer 12

Non-exercise activity thermogenesis

Question 13

Sleep deprivation (i.e., sleeping only 3.5-5.5 hours per night) has been shown to be responsible for which of the following effects?

Answer 13

Reduced resting metabolic rate

Question 14

Which of the following metabolic processes is stimulated by thyroid hormones?

Answer 14

Glycogenolysis