Debbie is interested in working on projects that will help fight childhood obesity. She is offered a job in a laboratory where researchers are studying the effects of leptin on weight control. Should she take the job?
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Yes; leptin is a hormone that has been linked to human weight control issues.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which technique uses functional imaging?
A) electroencephalography B) computerized axial tomography C) MRI D) positron emission tomography
What does the research say regarding parental behavior towards preterm infants?
a. Parents tend to interact with preterm infants less and respond with less sensitivity. b. Parents tend to respond to them in a highly sensitive way and interact with them frequently. c. Parental behavior depends upon the sex of the child. d. There is no consistency in the research on this issue.