Nutrition
What do you call nutrients that can be synthesized by the body?
Non-essential nutrients
Hepatic portal vein and hepatic artery
Name the vitamin that can be synthesized after exposure to UV radiation.
Vitamin D
What is the storage molecule for excess glucose in the liver?
Glycogen
What can be determined using calorimetry?
The energy content of food/amount of calories
Name the hexagonal basic unit of the liver
Lobule
What is the tallest building in the US?
One World Trade Center
Which biomolecule cannot be stored for later usage?
Protein/amino acids
Making his debut in 1990's "Super Mario World," what is the name of the enemy-eating, egg-throwing green dinosaur who serves as a sidekick to Mario and Luigi in the Mario franchise?
Yoshi
What characteristic of sinusoids allow large molecules to pass through them?
They are fenestrated.
Name the hormone released by adipose tissue when the body is satiated.
Leptin
Which type of cholesterol is "good" cholesterol?
HDL
What is the short term energy source for the body?
Carbohydrates
What is the name of the magical map of Hogwarts given to Harry by Fred and George?
The Marauder's map
Name one of the 2 bone related diseases caused by Vitamin D deficiency.
Rickets or osteomalacia
What is the only country that begins with the letter O?
Oman
PKU results from a build up of which amino acid?
Phenylalanine
Name the cells involved in recycling red blood cells.
Kupffer cells
Name one of the two essential fatty acids.
Alpha linolenic acid or linoleic acid.
Name the 2 products of the breakdown of heme.
Iron and bilirubin