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mspears3

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The ob/ob mouse is obese because it eats uncontrollably. By studying ob/ob mice, scientists discovered _____, a satiety signal that ob/ob mice cannot make because of a genetic mutation.
 
 A. ghrelin
  B. leptin
  C. the soluble leptin receptor
  D. the db gene product

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Physical activity is defined as any bodily movement that results in energy expenditure. According to this definition, _____ would be considered physical activity.
 
 A. basal metabolism
  B. thermic effect of food
  C. nonexercise activity thermogenesis
  D. adaptive thermogenesis


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jjorrostieta

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

B

Answer to Question 2

C


mspears3

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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