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Charlie

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The set point theory of body weight regulation suggests that when someone gains weight beyond his or her set point, signals are produced that cause an increase in _____ and a decrease in _____ such that weight loss is induced.
 
 A. exercise; nonexercise activity thermogenesis
  B. food intake; energy expenditure
  C. food aversions; food cravings
  D. energy expenditure; food intake

Question 2

According to the set point theory,
 
 A. energy expenditure is increased when one tries to lose weight.
  B. changes in adipose tissue mass are communicated to the brain, resulting in changes in energy expenditure.
  C. a decrease in adipose tissue under a certain set point causes energy expenditure to increase.
  D. an increase in adipose tissue above a certain set point causes energy expenditure to decrease.


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TDubDCFL

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B


Charlie

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Excellent

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