What is a major risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes?
a. geographic location
b. gender
c. high protein diet
d. obesity
e. low blood sugar
ANSWER: d
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A) inhibin B) testosterone C) oxytocin D) prolactin E) progesterone
What is the function of the bicarbonate ions secreted by the pancreas?
A. to prevent enzymes that digest carbohydrates and fats in the small intestines from becoming denatured B. to stimulate the release of bile from the gall bladder C. to stimulate secretion of the hormone secretin D. to facilitate the transport of nutrients across the intestinal wall E. All of the answer options are correct.
Which of the following molecules directly converts NADP+ to NADPH?
A. ferrodoxin B. cytochrome complex C. NADP reductase D. plastocyanin E. RUBISCO
Morbid obesity is defined as having a BMI (body mass index) of at least
A. 10–15. B. 40. C. 20. D. 25. E. 30.