A&P II Quiz 18

A vitamin which is synthesized from carotenes is necessary for synthesis of visual pigments is ___. K D A E

A

A mineral concentrated inside cells and needed to maintain osmotic pressure of intracellular osmotic pressure and regulate pH and conduct neuron impulses is sodium potassium phosphorus calcium

potassium

The main function of fats is ______________. long-term energy storage main structural material for cells compose the cell membrane store genetic information

long-term energy storage

Carbohydrates are composed of units termed amino acids nucleotides monosaccharides triglycerides

monosaccharides

Which of the following is not a macronutrient needed in bulk? lipids carbohydrates nucleic acids proteins

nucleic acids

Chemicals supplied from the environment that an organism requires for survival are enzymes neurotransmitters hormones nutrients

nutrients

Which of the following is a method by which the body uses carbohydrates? store genetic information insulation protection of internal organs quick-energy source

quick-energy source

The mineral mostly found in extracellular fluids and needed to regulate water movement and help conduct neuron impulses is phosphorus potassium sodium calcium

sodium

A vitamin which is required for synthesis of nucleic acids , metabolizing carbohydrates, myelin synthesis, and normal red blood cell production is B6 B12 B1 C

B12

A vitamin required for collagen production, absorption of iron and synthesis of hormones from cholesterol and is found in citrus fruits, tomatoes, leafy green vegetables is C B12 B1 B6

C

Which of the following is NOT a fat-soluble vitamin? A K D C

C

The vitamin which promotes absorption of calcium and phosphorus and promotes development of teeth and bones Is ____ K E D A

D

Which of the following is NOT a water-soluble vitamin? C B12 D thiamine

D

Proteins are polymers made of ___ units. amino acid fatty acid monosaccharide nucleotide

amino acid

The rate at which the body expends energy when a person is awake and at rest is the basal metabolic rate energy rate cellular respiration rate caloric intake

basal metabolic rate

Which is not a food high in protein? meats fish cake eggs

cake

A mineral stored in bones and teeth and needed for their structure, neurotransmitter release, muscle fiber contraction is calcium sodium potassium iron

calcium

The amount of potential energy a food contains is expressed as units termed ____. fatty aicds kilowatts calories grams

calories

Fats and oils are composed of units termed ______. triglycerides phospholipids monosaccharides nucleotides

triglycerides

Organic compounds required in small amounts for normal metabolism that body cells cannot synthesize in adequate amounts are ____ proteins vitamins calories carbohydrates

vitamins