In Mammals,each of the Following Occurs During the Citric Acid $\alpha$

question 9

Multiple Choice

In mammals,each of the following occurs during the citric acid cycle except:

• A)formation of \(\alpha\)-ketoglutarate.
• B)generation of NADH and FADH₂.
• C)metabolism of acetate to carbon dioxide and water.
• D)net synthesis of oxaloacetate from acetyl-CoA.
• E)oxidation of acetyl-CoA.

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Definitions:

Habenula

A paired structure located in the epithalamus of the brain, involved in regulating responses to pain, stress, sleep, and reward by linking the forebrain to the midbrain and associated with various neurotransmitter systems.

Pineal Body

A small endocrine gland in the brain that produces melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep-wake cycles.

Epithalamus

A part of the diencephalon in the brain that includes the pineal gland and is involved in the regulation of sleep-wake cycles.

Diencephalon

A division of the brain located between the cerebral hemispheres and brainstem, comprising structures such as the thalamus and hypothalamus, essential for sensory and autonomic functions.