Which of the following is an uncontrollable risk factor that increases heart disease risk?
A) Smoking a pack of cigarettes a day
B) < 55 years of age
C) Family history of heart disease
D) Eating lots of processed foods containing trans fats
E) b, c
C
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A. 28 million B. 5 million C. 14 million D. 43 million
Which of the following is a feature of adipose cell lipoprotein lipase?
a. The enzyme's activity is reduced by high-fat diets b. The enzyme's activity is increased by signals from epinephrine and glucagon c. The enzyme works to promote uptake of circulating triglycerides into storage triglycerides d. The enzyme is involved in release of free fatty acids from stored triglyceride into the bloodstream
In a "typical" 28-day cycle, when would levels of luteinizing hormone most likely be the highest?
a. Day 1 b. Day 7 c. Day 10 d. Day 14 e. Day 28
Jennie Wilson is a 42-year-old administrative assistant who is about to undergo gastric bypass surgery to treat her obesity and weight-related problems of diabetes and hypertension. Due to reduced food intake and nutrient malabsorption, Ms. Wilson will likely require supplements of _____
a. vitamin D, vitamin B12, iron, and calcium b. zinc, magnesium, and iron c. vitamin B6, folate, and niacin d. calcium, iron, and vitamin D e. sodium, potassium, and iron