Author Question: Leptin is a hormone that functions to: a. lower cholesterol in men, but not as much in women. b. ... (Read 33 times)

londonang · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

Leptin is a hormone that functions to:
a. lower cholesterol in men, but not as much in women.
b. increase satiety by signaling the brain that the body has eaten enough food.
c. lower blood sugar in diabetic patients.
d. increase basal metabolic rate in inactive people.

Question 2

Which statement concerning body fat distribution is correct?
a. The apple distribution of fat is equal to the pear distribution for risk of heart disease.
b. The apple distribution pattern has greater accompanying HDL cholesterol.
c. BMI is a good indicator of percent body fat.
d. Men who have a waist size above 40 inches have the same health risk as women with a waist size above 35 inches.