Question

1. the test report above shows the level of molecules in different parts of the patients body. how would you expect this patient to do on an exercise test?

a well, his body is working properly.
b poorly: his digestive system is not combining glucose molecules together for the cells to use.
c poorly: his digestive system is not breaking down molecules from food into glucose.
d poorly: his respiratory system is not breaking down oxygen molecules into glucose.

Explanation:

The body needs glucose (from food breakdown by the digestive system) for energy during exercise. If the digestive system isn't breaking down food into glucose, cells lack energy, so the patient would perform poorly. Option a is wrong as the body isn't working properly. Option b is incorrect because the digestive system breaks down (not combines) food. Option d is wrong as the respiratory system takes in oxygen, doesn't break it into glucose.

Answer:

C. Poorly; his digestive system is not breaking down molecules from food into glucose.