Kinesiology U2 L12-?

Question 1

What is Physiology?

Answer 1

Physiology is the study of the basic processes such as reproduction, growth, and metabolism as they occur within the various systems of the body.

Question 2

What are nutrients used for?

Answer 2

1. Supplying energy 2.Regulating cellular activites 3. Building and repairing tissue

All organisms, including humans, require nutrients to perform their life functions and to obtain the energy necessary for survival

Question 3

What are the 3 key nutrients that are broken down over the course of digestion?

Answer 3

1.Carbohydrates 2.Protein 3.Fats

Question 4

What is the bioenergic conversion of carbohydrates?

Answer 4

Carbohydrates yield 4.1 kilocalories per gram

Question 5

What is the bioenergic conversion of protein?

Answer 5

Protein yields 4.3 kilocalories/gram

Question 6

What is the bioenergic conversion of Fats?

Answer 6

Fats yield 9.3 kilocalories/gram