Human Anatomy and Physiology: Ch 24 Nutrition and Metabolism Flashcards

When ketone bodies are present in the blood and urine in large
amounts, it usually indicates increased metabolism of _______.

Fatty Acids

The hormone responsible for setting basal metabolic rate is ______________.

Thyroxine

The term metabolic rate includes ____.

The total heat produced by the body.

True or False
Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is an antioxidant.

TRUE

Many factors influence BMR. What is the most critical factor?

The ratio of surface area to volume (weight) of the body

Which of the following factors makes it harder for an obese person to
lose weight?- An increase in alpha receptors (the kind that
favor fat accumulation) in fat cells - An increase in taste
receptors - An increase in metabolism that increases the
appetite - An increase in thyroxine levels as fat levels
accumulate - An increase in heat loss from the body that
requires more food intake

An increase in alpha receptors (the kind that favor fat accumulation)
in fat cells