Chapter 19: Nutrition and Metabolism Patton: The Human Body in Health & Disease, 7th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which of the following is not considered part of metabolism? a. Assimilation b. Catabolism c. Anabolism d. All of the above are part of metabolism. ANS: A REF: p. 533
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2. Which of the following is not a function of the liver? a. Producing plasma proteins b. Producing bile for the chemical digestion of fat c. Helping maintain the proper blood glucose level d. All of the above are functions of the liver. ANS: D PTS: 1 TOP: Metabolic functions of the liver
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3. Which of the following is not a function of the liver? a. Detoxifying bacterial toxins b. Detoxifying certain drugs c. Storing iron d. All of the above are functions of the liver. ANS: D REF: p. 534
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4. Which of the following proteins produced by the liver is not involved in blood clot formation? a. Fibrinogen b. Prothrombin c. Albumin d. All of the above proteins are involved in blood clot formation. ANS: C REF: p. 534
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5. Which of the following is not true of the process of glycolysis? a. It is the first step in carbohydrate metabolism. b. It occurs in the mitochondria. c. Its end product is pyruvic acid. d. It does not require oxygen. ANS: B REF: p. 535
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