An individual with a combination of risk factors appears to be at much higher risk for cardiovascular disease than a person with any isolated factor. The condition called ________ involves a combination of insulin resistance, hypertension, high lipids, and central obesity.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
metabolic syndrome
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Wilhelm runs an experiment and finds that males with high levels of testosterone tend to be more physically aggressive than males with lower levels of testosterone
This leads him to believe that testosterone has a direct effect on physical aggression in males. Wilhelm's belief is best described as a ________. a. thesis b. prognosis c. theory d. hypothesis
A dose that causes death is called _______.
a. maximum dose b. toxic dose c. lethal dose d. loading dose
What is the effect of eating before and while drinking?
A. Peak blood alcohol concentration will be reduced. B. Eating while drinking alcohol prevents absorption of alcohol. C. Metabolism of food transfers absorption of alcohol to the small intestine. D. Peak blood alcohol concentration will be accelerated due to the metabolic stimulus of food in the gut.
A healthy rate of weight loss is
A. 1-2 pounds a week. B. 5-10 pounds a week. C. 2-4 pounds a week. D. 3-5 pounds a week.