A waist to height ratio of 0.5 or higher is predictive of cardiovascular and metabolic abnormalities

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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A. retrodopa B. levodopa C. monoamine oxidase D. carbidopa E. benserazide

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The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range recommends that 45% to 65% of total calorie intake come from carbohydrates. If Shawn consumes a 3000-kilocalorie diet, how many kilocalories should he obtain from carbohydrates?

A. 1350-1950 B. 1400-2000 C. 600-1050 D. 900-1500

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In which of the following ways does exercise training not improve thermoregulation?

a. increase in blood volume b. increase in capacity for skin blood flow c. increase in the size of sweat glands d. increase in sweat rate (increased sensitivity of the relationship between sweat rate and core temperature) e. increase in core temperature threshold that causes central fatigue

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Which of the following does NOT describe a role that calcitonin plays when blood calcium levels

are elevated? A) Calcitonin inhibits osteoclasts from breaking down bone. B) Calcitonin prevents the reabsorption of calcium in the kidneys. C) Calcitonin stimulates the action of vitamin D. D) Calcitonin limits calcium absorption in the intestine.

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