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
People sweat more during physical activity in hot, humid weather
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Elevation in blood pressure may occur, most likely as a result of:
a. diuresis. b. release of renin. c. production of erythropoietin. d. conversion of vitamin D to its active form.
High bioavailability refers to a compound that:
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.