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The process of converting glucose to pyruvate is called __________.

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glycolysis

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Glycolysis occurs in the __________.

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cytosol

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Glycolysis produces a net gain of __________ ATP molecules.

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2

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In the absence of oxygen, pyruvate is converted to __________.

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lactic acid

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The conversion of lactic acid to glucose is called the __________ cycle.

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Cori

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Acetyl CoA is produced in the __________ matrix.

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mitochondrial

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Cyanide binds to the __________ complex and blocks the last step of the electron transport chain.

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cytochrome oxidase

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The hormone __________ promotes energy storage following a meal.

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insulin

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The hormone __________ promotes the breakdown of stored energy during fasting.

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glucagon

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__________ amino acids can be converted to glucose.

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Glucogenic

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Examples of glucogenic amino acids include alanine, serine, threonine, __________, and __________.

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glutamine, glutamate

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TAG stands for __________.

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triacylglycerol

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The __________ state refers to the period following a meal when nutrients are being absorbed.

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absorptive

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The __________ state refers to the period between meals when the body relies on stored energy.

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postabsorptive

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__________ is the hormone that signals hunger.

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Ghrelin

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__________ is a hormone produced by adipose tissue that signals satiety.

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Leptin

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__________ is a neuropeptide that stimulates food intake.

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Neuropeptide Y

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AgRP stands for __________ peptide.

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agouti-related

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What analogy is used to describe energy storage and utilization in the body?

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Savings and checking accounts

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What is the “savings account” for energy in the body?

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Energy storage

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What process is associated with “spending” energy in the body?

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Oxidation of glucose

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What is essential for aerobic respiration?

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Oxygen

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What types of respiration can occur without oxygen?

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Anaerobic

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Where do lipid and amino acid metabolism enter the metabolic pathways?

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1) Pyruvic acid, 2) Acetyl CoA, 3) Krebs Cycle

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Steps 1-7 of metabolic pathways occur in the __________, while steps 8 & 9 occur inside __________.
cytosol, mitochondria
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Step 10 of the metabolic pathway takes place on the __________.
sarcoplasmic reticulum
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What term describes the pathways active during energy storage following a meal?
Absorptive state pathways
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What is the "ultimate summary" of metabolic processes?
Energy capture
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What are the three main metabolic pathways involved in energy production?
Glycolysis, Krebs cycle, Electron transport chain
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The electron transport chain takes place in the __________ of the mitochondria.
inner membrane
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What is the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain?
Oxygen
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What are the two main types of adipose tissue?
White adipose tissue and brown adipose tissue
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__________ adipose tissue is specialized for energy storage, while __________ adipose tissue is specialized for heat production.
White, brown
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What process is responsible for the breakdown of fatty acids?
Beta-oxidation
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During the absorptive state, the body primarily utilizes __________ for energy.
glucose
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__________, produced by adipose tissue, acts on the hypothalamus to suppress appetite and promote energy expenditure.
Leptin
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Gluconeogenesis is stimulated by glucagon and ________.
cortisol
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Lipolysis is stimulated by epinephrine, cortisol, and _________.
norepinephrine
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Lipogenesis is stimulated by ________.
insulin
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In protein ___________, protein synthesis is directed by DNA and utilizes cells' RNA and ribosomes.
anabolism
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In protein catabolism, amino acids are oxidized via Krebs cycle after __________. Ammonia resulting from ________ is converted into urea in the liver, passed into blood, and excreted in urine. Amino acids can be converted into glucose, fatty acids, and/or ketone bodies.
deamination, deamination
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Triglyceride __________ is the synthesis of triglycerides from glucose and fatty acids (aka ____________). Triglycerides are stored in adipose tissue.
anabolism, lipogenesis
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In triglyceride catabolism, triglycerides are broken down into _________ and __________.
glycerol, fatty acids
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Glycerol being converted into glucose is called ____________.
gluconeogenesis
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Fatty acids are catabolized via beta oxidation into ___________ that can enter the Krebs cycle for ATP production or be converted into ketone bodies.
acetyl coenzyme A
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Some glucose is converted into glycogen (___________) for storage if not needed immediately for ATP production.
glycogenesis
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What is the general range of skin temperature at the body trunk?
33.5° to 36.9° C
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Skin ___________ change the hypothalamic sensitivity to temperature.
thermoreceptors
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___________ regulate blood flow to adjust body temperature.
Temperature-regulating reflexes
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What are the body's reactions to changes in temperature called?
Thermoresponses
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Hyperthermia is characterized by __________ heat loss and __________ heat production.
reduced, increased
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What is the full name of the brain region abbreviated as OVLT?
Organum vasculosum of the lamina terminalis
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Sweat is initially __________ as it is produced.
isosmotic
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As sweat travels through the duct, it becomes __________ due to the reabsorption of __________ and __________.
hyposmotic, sodium, chloride
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__________ channels are involved in temperature sensation.
TRP
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TRP channels are also __________ channels, allowing for the influx of these ions.
calcium ion
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The absolute limit of human tolerance for wet-bulb temperature is approximately __________.
35°C or 95°F
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__________ is the process of maintaining a stable internal body temperature.
Thermoregulation
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The __________ is the primary control center for thermoregulation in the brain.
hypothalamus
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____________ are specialized sensory receptors in the skin and internal organs that detect changes in temperature.
Thermoreceptors
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When body temperature rises above the set point, the hypothalamus activates mechanisms to __________ heat loss.
increase
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__________ is the widening of blood vessels, which increases blood flow to the skin and facilitates heat loss through radiation and convection.
Vasodilation
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___________ is the production of sweat, which cools the body as it evaporates from the skin.
Sweating
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When body temperature falls below the set point, the hypothalamus triggers mechanisms to __________ heat production and __________ heat loss.
increase, decrease
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____________ is the narrowing of blood vessels, which reduces blood flow to the skin and conserves heat.
Vasoconstriction
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__________ is an involuntary muscle contraction that generates heat.
Shivering
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___________ is a regulated elevation in body temperature often caused by infection.
Fever
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___________, substances that cause fever, are released by immune cells and certain bacteria.
Pyrogens
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Pyrogens act on the hypothalamus to __________ the set point for body temperature.
increase
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NSAIDs, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, help control fever by inhibiting the production of ____________.
prostaglandins
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___________ are hormone-like substances that play a role in inflammation and fever.
Prostaglandins
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Heat __________ through the body primarily via blood circulation.
exchange
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The __________ of the body, with its large surface area, plays a critical role in heat exchange with the environment.
skin
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_____________ is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.
Radiation
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_____________ is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (air or water).
Convection
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_____________ is the transfer of heat through direct contact.
Conduction
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_____________ is the primary mechanism for heat loss when environmental temperatures are high.
Sweating
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During exercise, heat production by __________ significantly increases.
muscles
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_______________ is a life-threatening condition characterized by an inability to regulate body temperature.
Heatstroke
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_______________ occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can produce it.
Hypothermia
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______________ is a milder form of heat-related illness characterized by fatigue, dizziness, and nausea.
Heat exhaustion
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Brown adipose tissue generates heat through a process called ____________.
non-shivering thermogenesis
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Brown adipose tissue is abundant in __________ and plays a crucial role in maintaining their body temperature.
infants
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The activity of brown adipose tissue is stimulated by the ______________ nervous system.
sympathetic
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____________ is a hormone released by the thyroid gland that increases metabolic rate and heat production.
Thyroid hormone
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____________ released during stress can also increase metabolic rate and heat production.
Epinephrine
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Eccrine sweat glands produce more ________ sweat than apocrine sweat glands; that means that eccrine sweat is more involved in _____________.
watery, thermoregulation (evaporation)

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