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Beheh

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Which of the following would be a useful treatment for obesity?
 
  A) a drug that activates leptin, CCK, CART, or MC4 receptors
  B) a drug that activates NPY or ghrelin receptors
  C) a drug that promotes fat absorption
  D) fenfluramine
  E) C and D given in combination.

Question 2

Which of the following are important determinants of weight in adult humans?
 
  A) the amount of protein consumed each day
  B) the hours of TV viewed per day
  C) the amount of physical exercise a person gets during their leisure time
  D) the amount of CCK in the blood stream of a person
  E) whether the person has a family history of anorexia.


Ashley I

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A
Rationale: A drug that activates leptin, CCK, CART, or MC4 receptors would be a useful treatment for obesity.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C
Rationale: An important determinants of weight in adult humans is the amount of physical exercise a person gets during their leisure time


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