Researchers have offered a variety of reasons for cultural prohibitions from eating certain meats. One explanation from an anthropological point of view for why Hindus may have a prohibition from killing cows would be that the
a. cow is sacred
b. cow provides more economic benefit alive than dead.
c. soul of the cow might be reincarnated as an ancestor or as a descendant.
d. cow is part of the family.
e. cow is property and it is illegal.
b
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A. hemosiderin and ferritin B. hephaestin and ceruloplasmin C. ferritin and albumin D. heme and non-heme
Adipose cells ________.
A. store triglycerides B. metabolize glycogen C. secrete insulin D. transport cholesterol away from other cells
An example of a behavior modification technique for weight control is to
a. feel guilty after you overeat. b. keep a record of your eating habits. c. always clean your plate when you eat. d. have someone watch you to prevent overeating.
Withdrawal of fluid from the abdomen via a catheter, often used as treatment for ascites, is called _______________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).