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clmills979

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A deficiency of ____ in children is associated with retarded growth and sexual development.
 a. chromium
  b. fluoride
 c. zinc
 d. iodine
 e. cadmium

Question 2

_____________ is the most abundant neuropeptide in humans. It stimulates intake of food and reduces energy expenditure by inhibiting sympathetic nervous system activity in the brown adipose tissue.
 a. Neuropeptide Y
  b. Catecholamines
  c. Anorexigenic peptides
  d. All of the above



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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

A



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