Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

3. Energy & Cell Processes

Pyruvate Oxidation

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following events accompanies the conversion of pyruvate to acetyl CoA before the citric acid cycle?

Formation of CO₂ and synthesis of ATP

Release of CO₂ and release of coenzyme A

Removal of coenzyme A

Regeneration of NAD⁺

Release of CO₂ and synthesis of NADH

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Understand the context: Pyruvate conversion to acetyl CoA is a crucial step in cellular respiration, linking glycolysis to the citric acid cycle.

Identify the key components involved: Pyruvate, acetyl CoA, CO2, NAD+, and NADH are involved in this conversion process.

Recognize the chemical reaction: Pyruvate undergoes oxidative decarboxylation, where it loses a carbon atom in the form of CO2.

Consider the role of NAD+: During this conversion, NAD+ is reduced to NADH, capturing high-energy electrons.

Conclude the process: The conversion results in the release of CO2 and the formation of acetyl CoA, with NADH being synthesized, not ATP.

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