One Gram of Carbohydrate Yields ____ Calories, One Gram of Fat

question 52

Multiple Choice

One gram of carbohydrate yields ____ calories, one gram of fat yields ____ calories, and one gram of protein yields ____calories.

• A) 4; 8; 4
• B) 4; 9; 4
• C) 7; 4; 4
• D) 4; 7; 9
• E) 4; 9; 7

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Definitions:

Ganglion

A structure containing a number of nerve cell bodies, typically linked by synapses, and often forming a swelling on a nerve fibre.

Adrenal Gland

Small glands located on top of each kidney that produce hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which are essential for stress response and metabolism.

Hippocampus

A region of the brain that is associated with memory formation, organization, and retrieval.

Medulla

The inner region of an organ or tissue, especially the medulla oblongata which is a part of the brainstem controlling vital bodily functions.