Which obese teenager would be considered a candidate for bariatric surgery?
a. Preston, who has a BMI of 52 and has an average IQ
b. Jacob, who has a BMI of 38 and has reached physical maturity
c. Darla, who has type 2 diabetes and hasn't yet begun to menstruate
d. Cynthia, who has just enrolled in a weight-loss program for the first time due to her BMI of 48
a
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following statements about the reasons a person's metabolic rate naturally declines with age is correct?
A) In older people bone mass remains the same. B) Older people eat less food. C) Older people tend to get less physical activity each day. D) Older people naturally gain muscle mass.
Nancy is having difficulty digesting fatty foods. After seeing her doctor, who found no evidence of inflammation, she says that she must now see a specialist to determine why she is having trouble releasing bile from her gallbladder. What hormone is most likely functioning improperly for Nancy?
a. CCK b. Gastrin c. Secretin d. Lipostimulin