The ob/ob mouse is obese because it eats uncontrollably. By studying ob/ob mice, scientists discovered _____, a satiety signal that ob/ob mice cannot make because of a genetic mutation
A. ghrelin
B. leptin
C. the soluble leptin receptor
D. the db gene product
B
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A) ?promoting the accumulation of metabolites B) ?providing a diet that supports growth and development C) ?altering hormone levels to improve organ function D) ?minimizing or eliminating symptoms of disease
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a. Oleic acid b. Stearic acid c. Arachidonic acid d. Eicosapentaenoic acid
Discuss the benefits of healthy dietary patterns in children
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A. Pepsinogen would not become activated. B. The production of intrinsic factor would decrease. C. Carbohydrates could not be digested. D. Cells in the stomach would not be protected from gastric juices.