Inhibition of Which of the Following Metabolic Pathways Would Result

question 57

Multiple Choice

Inhibition of which of the following metabolic pathways would result in decreased rates of CO₂ production?

• A) glycolysis and the oxidation of pyruvate to acetyl CoA
• B) oxidation of pyruvate to acetyl CoA and the citric acid cycle
• C) oxidative phosphorylation and fermentation
• D) fermentation and glycolysis

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Definitions:

Autonomic Nervous System

The segment of the nervous system responsible for regulating automatic body functions such as digestion, heartbeat, and breathing rate.

Central

Pertaining to the main or most important part; often used in a variety of contexts to denote centrality or significance.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for action by triggering the fight-or-flight response during stressful situations.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A branch of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and lowering the body's metabolic rate, often referred to as the "rest and digest" system.