The Common Molecule Produced from All Foods at the Second

question 23

Multiple Choice

The common molecule produced from all foods at the second stage of catabolism is

• A)ADP.
• B)acetyl-SCoA.
• C)glucose.
• D)citric acid.
• E)carbon dioxide.

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic

A component of the autonomic nervous system responsible for energy conservation by reducing the heart rate, enhancing activity in the intestines and glands, and loosening the sphincter muscles within the gastrointestinal tract.

Sympathetic

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for 'fight or flight' responses, increasing heart rate and blood flow to muscles.

Nervous System

A network of billions of cells in the brain and the body, responsible for all aspects of what we think, feel, and do.

Endocrine System

A network of glands that produce and release hormones into the bloodstream, regulating body processes.