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The ____________ is a versatile, metabolically active organ which produces hormones that maintain pregnancy and prepare the mother for lactation.

The 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommends for adults ______ minutes per week of physical activity, like brisk walking, for significant health benefits.

Microorganisms, such as viruses and bacteria, can cause _________________________.

All of the following U.S. agencies are responsible for monitoring our food supply except for:

Fill in the following according to your recommended Choose My Plate meal plan: Don’t forget to list serving unit i.e. cups, ounces, etc…  Also, I will review this question and give you credit where credit is due. Total kcals: [A] Fruit: [B] Vegetables: [C] Grains: [D] Protein: [E] Dairy/Milk: [F]

The main dietary fuel source for the body’s cells, especially those in the brain, nervous system, and red blood cells is _____________________.

 Concerning catabolism and anabolism, A. they refer to reactions solely dealing with the metabolism of lipids.B. the intermediates of one serve as the reactants in the other.C. the energy gathered in one is utilized in the other.D. they refer solely to the reactions involved in synthesis of carbohydrates.E. the intermediates of one serve as the reactants in the other AND the energy gathered in one is utilized in the other.

 Cell numbers can be counted directly by all of the following except A) microscope counting chamber. B) Coulter counter. C) flow cytometer. D) Turbidity

The sum of all the chemical reactions occurring in a microbial cell is called A) Metabolism B) Catabolism C) Anabolism D) Oxidation-reduction

Bonus An endergonic reaction______ energy whereas an exergonic reaction _____ energy in cells A. releases; absorbsB. loses; conservesC. destroys; createsD. requires; releases