Which of the following is considered a "fat gene"?

A. Ob gene
B. GLP-1
C. epinephrine
D. insulin


Answer: A

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Alec has graduated from college and is moving to a large city to start a new job. Once he arrives, he plans to buy his first new car. Because he has asthma and is concerned about the effects of air pollution, he wants to consider environmental factors in his choice of vehicle and in his driving habits. He also wants to avoid asthma-related health problems associated with air pollution.An environmentally friendly driving style includes all of the following EXCEPT

A. keeping tires slightly underinflated. B. staying within the speed limit. C. avoiding quick starts. D. limiting the use of air conditioning.

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Which of the following is not true regarding myoglobin?

a. Compared to hemoglobin, it has a lower affinity for oxygen. b. It provides a source of immediate oxygen at the onset of exercise. c. It transfers oxygen to the respiratory chain within the mitochondria. d. It is found in higher concentration inside slow-twitch muscle fibers.

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An abnormal fear of high places is called:

A) acrophobia. B) hemophobia. C) arachnophobia. D) claustrophobia.

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