16 Patton Ch 17 Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
metabolism -
correct answer ✅how the body uses nutrients after they have
been digested, absorbed and transported to cells; catabolism and
anabolism together
assimilation -
correct answer ✅when nutrient molecules enter cells and undergo
various chemical changes
catabolism -
correct answer ✅chemical reactions that release energy from
nutrient molecules; the only means by which the body can supply
itself with energy to do work
anabolism -
correct answer ✅the process that builds nutrient molecules and
combines smaller molecules into more complex chemical
compounds
plasma proteins -
correct answer ✅protein dissolved in blood plasma
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16 Patton Ch 17 Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
prothrombin and fibrinogen -
correct answer ✅plasma proteins formed by liver play essential
roles in blood clotting
albumin -
correct answer ✅protein made by liver cells; helps maintain
normal blood volume
monosaccharide -
correct answer ✅fruit, honey, corn syrup; source of energy; used
to build other carbs
disaccharide -
correct answer ✅sugar, fruit, dairy, malted grain products; source
of monosaccharides for energy
polysaccharide -
correct answer ✅grains, veg, nuts, fruits; source of
monosaccharides for energy