Jim went for his annual medical check-up and was diagnosed with heartburn. Which of the following actions is most likely causing Jim's condition?
a. Inhibition of peristalsis
b. Overactive cardiac sphincter activity
c. Overactive pyloric sphincter activity
d. Defective lower esophageal sphincter activity
d
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____________________ are the nutrients that regulate body processes that support growth and maintain life.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
What lipoprotein delivers its lipid cargo to all cells in the body?
a. chylomicrons b. HDL c. VLDL d. LDL
Fatty acids not required for energy or other bodily functions are stored as _____ in specialized cells called _____
a. triglycerides, adipocytes b. fatty acids, fat depositories c. glycerol, lipid silos d. ketones, ketose depositories
Which condition is NOT a result of obesity?
a. diabetes b. osteoporosis c. hypertension d. adipokineimbalance e. sleep apnea