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Quiz questions
1
The following is true about ammonia handling EXCEPT:
2
Under fasting conditions, one would expect to find large amounts of free ammonia in the bloodstream due to the breakdown of amino acids for energy.
3
What two major systems are used for protein degradation in most cells?
4
The following is true about enzymes involved in the transfer of amino groups:
5
When the amino group has been removed from an amino acid, the carbon skeleton or α-keto acid may be used in many different ways. Which of the following is a possible fate for the carbon skeleton?
6
The shape of a protein is:
7
Factors that impact muscle protein synthesis include:
8
What acts as a stimulatory signal for muscle protein synthesis?
9
Protein functions include:
10
There are certain conditions under which some of the nonessential amino acids cannot be synthesized to meet the body's needs. When this occurs these amino acids are referred to as ____ amino acids.
11
The branched-chain amino acids include ____.
12
Incomplete proteins are derived from foods of animal origin such as eggs, milk, cheese, meat, and fish.
13
Which hormones in the intestinal phase of digestion activate the release of pancreatic pro-enzymes?
14
Following ingestion of a protein-containing meal, which organ is the primary site of uptake of amino acids?
15
What is a function of hydrochloric acid in gastric juice during protein digestion?
16
What defines a complete protein?
17
Which amino acids are branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs)?
18
When is pre-sleep protein intake most beneficial for MPS?
19
What best describes the amino acid pool?
20
Which metabolite is central to amino group disposal?
21
Which organ primarily handles the urea cycle?
22
Which triggers muscle protein synthesis (MPS) most directly?
23
What is transamination primarily about?
24
Which carbon skeletons are produced from amino acid catabolism?
25
What mainly happens to excess nitrogen after protein intake?
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