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

What will be an ideal response


Obesity contributes to insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes mellitus; the obese also have a higher incidence of atherosclerosis, hypertension, heart disease, and osteoarthritis.

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Which of the following structures is not part of the spermatic cord?

a. epididymis b. nerves c. blood vessels d. vas deferens

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The process of coating an antigen with antibodies to make it more susceptible to phagocytosis is called:

A. Opsonization B. Self tolerance C. Anergy D. Clonal selection E. Chemotaxis

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Which type of fiber found in connective tissue provides the most strength (while still allowing flexibility)?

A. Collagen B. Elastic C. Reticular D. Keratin

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Which of the following is a bony landmark characterized by its large, round projection?

a. Trochanter. b. Tuberosity. c. Tubercle. d. Crest.

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