As plasma glucose level rises following a meal, the beta cells of the pancreas release insulin and _______________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
amylin
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UBW: 136 pounds (3 months ago) CD4 count: 451 cells/?L Alb: 2.9 mg/dL What % body weight has NP lost? a. 12.6% b. 8.4% c. 3.1% d. 10.8% e. 5.1%
Sharon weighs 145 pounds and has tried to lose 15 pounds since 10th grade. She loses the weight without too much effort but then over the next few months she returns to her original weight. This would support which obesity theory?
a. Set-point b. Fat cell c. Leptin d. External cue
List the essential fatty acids (EFA) for human beings. What are the signs of EFA deficiency? What is the minimum amount of EFA required to prevent a deficiency? What foods are rich sources of EFA?
What will be an ideal response?
What is solanine?
A. a pesticide sprayed on vegetable crops to reduce pests B. a toxin in the green areas on a potato that causes illness C. a hormone injected into cows that leads to increased milk production D. a type of food additive that acts as a preservative in baked goods