Benzocaine, the only over-the-counter medication approved by the ...

[tth]

Benzocaine, the only over-the-counter medication approved by the FDA, works by:
 a. anesthetizing the tongue to reduce taste sensations.
  b. blocking fat absorption and subsequent storing.
  c. increasing the basal metabolic rate.
  d. decreasing the appetite.

Question 2

Even though genetics may contribute to some obesity, environmental influences also exist based on the knowledge that:
 a. it is so difficult for an obese person to maintain weight losses.
  b. even when reared apart, identical twins often have significant weight differences.
  c. the human gene pool has remained unchanged even though some obesity rates have increased.
  d. often when an obese person loses weight, the amount lost plus more is regained.

[Bsand8]

Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

c

[tth]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[jackie]

Excellent