An example of a bariatric surgical procedure used today for treating severely obese individuals is ____________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


adjustable gastric banding

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A. Both use glycolysis to oxidize glucose to pyruvate. B. Both produce NADH as high-energy intermediates. C. Both produce either lactic acid or enthanol as a bioproduct. D. Both use glycolysis to oxidize glucose to pyruvate and both produce NADH as high-energy intermediates. E. Both produce NADH as high-energy intermediates and both produce either lactic acid or enthanol as a bioproduct.

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The renal vein sends blood back to the heart via which vein?

a. iliac vein b. gastric vein c. inferior vena cava d. superior vena cava

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Which of the following statements is false?

a. Xylem vessels are similar to drinking straws. b. The transport of water in xylem is due to positive pressure generated by the root. c. Water evaporates mainly through stomata. d. Water is drawn up to the top of a tree by the pull of transpiration. e. Plants absorb the majority of needed elements from water and soil

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Which statement is NOT generally characteristic of parasites?

A. They are specialists and usually are able to affect only one variety of hosts. B. They inflict serious injury and kill their hosts immediately. C. Their presence can weaken a host and make it more vulnerable to predation. D. Their presence can reduce reproductive fitness. E. Plants as well as animals can be parasites.

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