What is the primary function of the P450 enzymes in the liver?
What will be an ideal response?
To metabolize toxic chemicals introduced into the body into less active/toxic molecules or into more water-soluble (ionized) molecules that can be excreted more rapidly from the body via the kidneys (although sometimes the metabolites produced may actually become more active or toxic than the parent compound)
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Distinguish between the prevalence and severity of several STIs in the U.S. today.
What will be an ideal response?
What was one of the factors that seems to have played a role in Mary's development of an eating disorder? (This is from one of the case studies.)
a. sexual abuse throughout childhood b. being prone to sleepwalking episodes c. a genetic predisposition to high levels of anxiety d. being determined that she would never gain as much weight as her mother had
The causal factors for mild intellectual disability are typically ____
a. ?genetic factors b. ?birth trauma c. ?medical conditions d. ?preventable environmental causes
Bed-wetting, sleep terrors, and sleepwalking all occur during REM sleep
Indicate whether the statement is true or false