Obesity resulting from an increase in the number of fat cells is termed
a. hyperplastic obesity. b. hypertrophic obesity.
c. idiopenthic leptinemia. d. anaplastic hypometabolism.
a
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a. The ionization of Depakote will slow its absorption. b. The reduction of CP450 function leaves more active drug in the body. c. Depakote metabolites are excreted more in the bile than in the urine. d. The binding of Depakote to blood proteins reduces the activity of the drug.
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a. DHES b. human growth hormone c. epinephrine d. creatine e. testosterone
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A) 11 B) 15 C) 17 D) 21