The Oxidation of Fatty Acids in the Liver During Fasting

question 3

Multiple Choice

The oxidation of fatty acids in the liver during fasting produces large amounts of acetyl-CoA, the reduced form of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NADH) , and ATP.All of these products affect carbohydrate metabolism by:

• A)Inhibition of lactate dehydrogenase.
• B)Stimulation of lactate dehydrogenase.
• C)Stimulation of pyruvate kinase.
• D)Stimulation of phosphofructokinase.
• E)Inhibition of pyruvate dehydrogenase.

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Definitions:

Glycogenolysis

The process of breaking down glycogen into glucose, providing energy for the body.

Gluconeogenesis

A metabolic pathway that results in the generation of glucose from certain non-carbohydrate carbon substrates such as lactate, glycerol, and glucogenic amino acids.

Total Energy Expenditure

The total amount of calories burned by the body in a day, encompassing activities, digestion, and basal metabolic processes.

Basal Metabolic Rate

The number of calories required to keep your body functioning at rest, also known as the metabolism's resting rate.