By detecting an imbalance, communicating information about this imbalance, and responding to this imbalance, the body is able to maintain _____
a. growth
b. homeostasis
c. mental acuity
d. gastric motility
b
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a. Weight maintenance b. Fast weight loss c. Steady weight loss d. Low-fat diet
A high relative humidity and sunshine hinder heat loss from the body by their adverse effects on the body, respectively, as ________.
A. increased convection and radiation B. decreased condensation and decreased radiation C. decreased evaporation and increased radiation D. increased condensation and radiation
Treating anorexia nervosa is difficult because the client does not believe he/she needs to gain weight
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Nonnutrient substances found in plant foods that may demonstrate biological activity in the body are commonly known as
a. bioenhancements b. inorganic fibers c. phytochemicals d. phytoactive chemicals e. nonnutritive additives