Sepsis is actually a(n) _______________ process that prevents an adequate response to infection
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
immunosuppressive
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Which of the following is a feature of the electron transport chain?
a. It captures energy in the high-energy bonds of ATP. b. It pumps carbon dioxide across the mitochondrial membrane. c. It is composed of a series of coenzymes that transfer electrons up a concentration gradient. d. It combines oxygen from carbon dioxide with hydrogen generated from the splitting of water. e. It facilitates the transport of sodium and calcium.
On which organ or tissue does leptin primarily act?
a. Pancreas b. Intestines c. Adipocytes d. Hypothalamus
Metabolic syndrome consists of a cluster of disorders that increase the risk of developing:
a. diabetes. b. cardiovascular disease. c. gout. d. renal failure.
Meridia (sibutramine) produces weight loss by:
1.partially blocking fat absorption. 2.melting fat. 3.enhancing satiety. 4.increasing metabolic rate.