Xenical (orlistat) produces weight loss by:
a. partially blocking fat absorption.
b. increasing metabolic rate.
c. enhancing satiety.
d. melting fat.
a
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Seth took part in a clinical trial in which he was given a month's supply of medication to treat his headaches. At the end of the month, he reported to his doctor that the pills had reduced both the frequency and intensity of his pain. Unknown to Seth or to his doctor was the fact that Seth had been given pills with no active ingredient. The phenomenon of improved symptoms that Seth experienced is commonly known as the
A. bias toward improvement. B. placebo effect. C. study participant bias. D. experimental result.
Gabe’s grandfather has a history of heart disease and is on anticoagulant drug therapy. His prescription drugs include Coumadin (warfarin). What dietary precaution should his grandfather be taking?
During dialysis, _____
a. the chemical composition of the dialysate does not affect the movement of solutes across the semipermeable membrane b. bicarbonates are added to a dialysate for a person with acidosis c. a substance will diffuse out of the blood when its concentration is higher in the dialysate than in the blood d. the dialysate contains no urea or potassium e. osmosis alone is an efficient process for removing fluids
Increased intakes of which mineral have been shown to lower blood pressure, especially in those with hypertension??
A) ?sodium B) ?calcium C) ?potassium D) ?magnesium