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- 3. The energy system that uses creatine phosphate to rapidly produce ATP during short, intense activities.
- 7. A gradual increase in heart rate during prolonged exercise, despite maintaining a steady workload.
- 8. The catabolic process by which fatty acid molecules are broken down in the mitochondria to generate acetyl-CoA.
- 11. The breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones, releasing energy.
- 12. A substance that promotes the production of urine.
- 16. A state where the energy intake is insufficient to support the energy expenditure required for health, function, and daily living.
- 19. An excessive amount of water in the body.
- 22. The process by which cells produce energy from nutrients.
- 24. A hormone that raises blood glucose levels by promoting the breakdown of glycogen to glucose in the liver.
- 25. A network of capillaries in the nephron where blood filtration begins.
- 26. A unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI), equal to the energy transferred when applying a force of one newton over a distance of one meter.
- 28. A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms.
- 29. A condition characterized by low levels of sodium in the blood.
- 30. The breakdown of lipids to release fatty acids.
- 31. The functional unit of the kidney, responsible for filtering blood and forming urine.
- 33. The breakdown of glycogen to glucose to provide energy.
- 34. The synthesis of complex molecules from simpler ones, requiring energy.
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- 1. The end product of glycolysis, which can be further metabolized to produce energy.
- 2. A condition characterized by high levels of sodium in the blood.
- 4. A state of reduced body water.
- 5. The energy system that breaks down glucose to produce ATP for moderate-duration activities.
- 6. A diet that contains the proper proportions of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water necessary to maintain good health.
- 9. A stored form of glucose found in the liver and muscles.
- 10. Guidelines provided by health authorities on the types and amounts of foods to consume for optimal health.
- 13. The process of converting glucose to glycogen for storage in the liver and muscles.
- 14. Evidence-based recommendations for healthy eating patterns to promote health and prevent chronic diseases.
- 15. The energy system that uses oxygen to produce ATP through the aerobic metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
- 17. The metabolic pathway that converts glucose into pyruvate, producing ATP and NADH.
- 18. The state of being in optimal hydration balance.
- 20. A hormone that helps to regulate water balance in the body by reducing urine production.
- 21. A hormone that regulates blood glucose levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells.
- 23. A syndrome resulting from energy deficiency affecting many aspects of physiological function, including metabolic rate, menstrual function, bone health, immunity, protein synthesis, and cardiovascular health.
- 25. The metabolic pathway that results in the generation of glucose from non-carbohydrate substrates.
- 27. A condition that occurs when the loss of body fluids, mostly water, exceeds the amount that is taken in.
- 32. section of the nephron that creates a concentration gradient in the medulla of the kidney.