Visceral fat is stored chiefly
a. around the thighs and neck. b. within the liver and spleen.
c. around the abdominal organs. d. within subcutaneous adipocytes.
c
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Jennie, age 34, had squamous cell carcinoma diagnosed 2 years ago. It began as a scar on the side of her face resulting from a car accident, when she was a child. She became concerned and visited her doctor when it began to turn reddish-purple. A biopsy confirmed the diagnosis and that it was malignant. She underwent surgical removal of the lesion and a portion of the area around her mouth
Cosmetic repair will be done when the cancer growth has ceased. ? What part of the body does squamous cell carcinoma affect and what usually causes it?
Jim's one-day diet record revealed that he consumed 2880 kcalories. What percent of his kcalories are coming from "added sugar" if his only sources of added sugar are the three 20-oz. colas he consumed (240 kcalories, 0 g fat, and 0 g protein per 20-oz. serving)?
a. 10
b. 15
c. 20
d. 25
Reverse cholesterol transport is accomplished by:
a. Chylomicrons. b. LDLs. c. VLDLs. d. HDLs.
Which of the following is associated with the presence of tissue edema in kwashiorkor?
a. Inadequate intake of water b. Excessive intake of dietary protein c. Low concentration of blood protein d. High concentration of blood protein e. Low levels of ADH