Xenical (orlistat), a prescription medication approved for long-term weight loss, works by
A. speeding up the transit of fat through the intestinal tract.
B. inhibiting the absorption of some fat that is consumed.
C. burning fat calories at a faster pace.
D. None of these answers is correct.
Answer: B
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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A) clubbing of the fingers and toes. B) decreased cyanosis as the child ages. C) resting in a sitting position to breathe easier. D) frequent urinary tract infections (UTIs).
Calculi blocking the common hepatic duct was noted on Mrs. Tahari's MRI. As a result:
A) bile cannot reach the duodenum B) defecation is unlikely C) sugars are not regulated D) there is too much fat in the system
The transfer of heat from the body into molecules of cooler objects in contact with its surface is called
A. evaporation. B. conduction. C. radiation. D. convection.