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elizabeth18

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The main purpose of the homeostatic mechanism that regulates energy intake and expenditure in the body is to ____.
 A) keep the body at a very fixed weight
  B) prevent weight loss
  C) maintain a fairly constant body weight
  D) stimulate weight gain

Question 2

Ghrelin is a hormone synthesized by cells in the stomach and its primary role in the body is to ____.
 A) decrease appetite
  B) stimulate appetite
  C) induce a feeling of satiety
  D) breakdown food


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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B


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Reply #2 on: Aug 21, 2018
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