Discuss reasons why metabolism slows down as we age
Loss of muscle lowers metabolism; exercise helps retain muscle.
Steady weight gain (increase in adipose tissue).
People should gradually decrease calorie intake as they age.
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Dissatisfaction with body image and weight is associated least with
A. below-average academic achievement. B. perfectionist beliefs. C. unreasonable demands for self-control. D. excessive self-criticism.
There are approximately 900,000,000 adults living in the United States. Assume that the average adult is 19 in. wide from shoulder to shoulder. If all the adults in the United States stood shoulder-to-shoulder, could they reach around Earth at the equator, a distance of approximately 29,000 mi?
A) Yes (270,386 > 29,000) B) Yes (270,186 > 29,000) C) Yes (269,686 > 29,000) D) Yes (269,886 > 29,000) E) Yes (269,786 > 29,000)
Which cell(s) below have receptors for the Fc portion of IgE?
A) Monocyte/macrophages B) Mast cells C) Neutrophils D) All of the above
The suffix -partum means:
a. treatment b. birth, labor c. chest d. to bear (offspring)