Which of the following is known to cause a reduction in fat cell number in mice?
a. Injection of leptin b. Supplements of ghrelin
c. Long-term resistance exercise d. Consumption of high-protein diets
a
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Sports drinks erode tooth enamel because they contain sugar and ________.
a. are acidic b. have a high pH c. resist starch d. offer insufficient fluoride e. an organic base
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