What is obesity, and what health problems accompany or follow its onset?
What will be an ideal response
Obesity is a BMI (body mass index) greater than 30. Health problems accompanying or following obesity include a higher incidence of arteriosclerosis, hypertension, coronary artery disease, and diabetes mellitus.
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Loss of function in the enzyme acetylcholine esterase would result in which of the following?
A) inability to destroy and remove acetylcholine from the synaptic cleft B) stimulation of the production of acetylcholine C) amplify or enhance the effect of ACh D) inability to release acetylcholine
The ____________________ is in the exact center of the retina and the region with greatest acuity
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Optimal health of tissues is achieved when high-density lipoproteins (HDLs) and low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) are present in equal amounts within the bloodstream
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
From which germ layer does the nervous system form?
A. endoderm B. mesoderm C. exoderm D. ectoderm