Which of the following organelles is the MAJOR site in which intracellular calcium is stored ?
a. nucleus
b. endoplasmic réticulum
c. endosome
d. mitochondria
Answer: b. endoplasmic réticulum
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A) >35% body fat in women B) >25% body fat in men C) a large percentage of body fat D) All of the answers are correct
For most people, medication should not be used to treat high blood cholesterol levels unless:
a. the client has at least three major risk factors for coronary heart disease. b. the client has been experiencing symptoms of coronary heart disease for at least 3 months. c. the client's medical insurance covers prescription drugs. d. treatment with TLC alone is unsuccessful after 3 months.
The gold standard study design for intervention studies is called
A. a random study. B. a single-blind study. C. a randomized, single-blind, uncontrolled study. D. a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
Which commonly used method for assessing body fat content uses calipers to measure the thickness of fat folds that lie underneath the skin?
a. skinfold measurement b. bioelectrical impedance analysis c. magnetic resonance imaging d. dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry e. whole-body air displacement