Which of the following is NOT among the typical growth characteristics of overweight children?
a. They begin puberty earlier
b. They can achieve a normal appearance after losing excess fat
c. They develop greater bone and muscle mass in response to carrying the extra weight
d. They grow taller than their normal-weight peers at first, but then stop growing at a shorter height
Question 2
What is a function of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?
a. Absorbs water b. Inhibits peristalsis
c. Neutralizes the food mass d. Creates an optimum acidity
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Increased acidity inhibits the growth of coral and other carbonate shell-building organisms
The level of future emissions is closely linked to the rate of population growth
A group of children were asked how many hours a day they spend watching television.
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