What are the possible complications of obesity from a medical standpoint?

What will be an ideal response?


The obese have a higher incidence of arteriosclerosis, hypertension, coronary artery disease, and diabetes mellitus.

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The spinal nerves that give rise to the sacral plexus are

A. T11-Co1. B. S4-C2. C. L2-S1. D. L4-S4.

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Contraction of the _______ will increase the superior-inferior dimension of the thoracic cavity

A. rectus abdominis B. internal intercostals C. diaphragm D. external intercostals E. sternocleidomastoid

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________ glands produce an oily secretion that makes hair shiny.

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

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The relaxation of skeletal muscle relies on the activity of the ________, which decreases cytoplasmic calcium concentration.

A) Ca2+ATPase B) dihydropyridine (DHP) receptor (L-type calcium channel) C) ryanodine receptor D) acetylcholine receptor

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