The _______________ colon ends in the rectum where another sphincter (the anal sphincter) controls voluntary release of intestinal contents.

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


sigmoid

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a. hyperglycemia b. hypermetabolism c. insulin resistance d. positive nitrogen balance e. protein loss

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Of the chronic diseases listed, when an individual's BMI increases it has the greatest impact on risk for ____

A) diabetes B) heart disease C) hypertension D) high blood cholesterol

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"Good" cholesterol is a term used to describe cholesterol that is attached to high-density lipoproteins

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Cells release much of the energy stored in macronutrients as ________.

A. heat B. carbon dioxide C. creatine phosphate D. ATP

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