Ghrelin is a hormone synthesized by cells in the stomach and its primary role in the body is to ____

A) decrease appetite
B) stimulate appetite
C) induce a feeling of satiety
D) breakdown food


B

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According to the USDA, a whole cooked chicken is safe to serve when its internal temperature reaches a minimum of ________.

A. 125ºF B. 165ºF C. 145ºF D. 115ºF

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Metabolic syndrome is present in nearly _____ of people with normal body weight

a. 15% b. 30% c. 10% d. 60% e. 25%

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The term "oil " refers to lipids that are generally liquid at room temperature.

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

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In which of the following tissues is glycogen typically stored?

a. muscle and liver b. pancreas and kidneys c. stomach and intestine d. brain and red blood cells e. spleen and lymphatics

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