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
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
Which type of fiber found in connective tissue provides the most strength (while still allowing flexibility)?
A. Collagen B. Elastic C. Reticular D. Keratin
Which of the following is a bony landmark characterized by its large, round projection?
a. Trochanter. b. Tuberosity. c. Tubercle. d. Crest.