An animal model is a disease in laboratory animals that closely mimics a human disease.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

True statement.

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A risk factor for hypertension is _____

a. deficient vitamin D status b. menopause c. physical inactivity d. exposure to environmental toxins e. depression

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The measure of basal metabolism taken when the body is at rest in a warm, quiet environment after a 12-hour fast; expressed as kilocalories per kilogram of body weight per hour is the

A) BMR. B) BM. C) basal metabolism. D) bomb calorimeter.

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The opioid peptide, __________________, promotes eating and has pain-reducing properties. This morphine-like substance acts on the feeding centers of the hypothalamus to stimulate the consumption of highly palatable foods, such as fats. It may also play some role in stress-induced eating

a. Neuropeptide Y b. Peptide YY c. Dynorphin d. Galanin

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"Diets low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure, a disease associated with many factors." This claim is an example of a _____

A) regular health claim B) nutrient function claim C) nutrient content claim D) qualified health claim

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