Basal metabolism accounts for calories burned
a. after food consumption
b. during exercise
c. at rest
d. all of the above
Ans: c. at rest
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a. Leptin deficiency causes lower levels of ghrelin b. Leptin deficiency enhances appetite and decreases energy expenditure c. Leptin deficiency causes psychological depression, which leads to increased food intake d. Leptin deficiency reduces the desire to do physical activity, resulting in more excess energy available for fat storage
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a. is metabolized quickly. b. can be transported without attaching to a protein. c. has a high degree of absorption and utilization. d. is concentrated in food.
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a. diuresis. b. release of renin. c. production of erythropoietin. d. conversion of vitamin D to its active form.
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false