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Author Question: A troubling side effect of the RYGB gastric procedure in the treatment of obesity is an elevated ... (Read 22 times)

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on: Jun 22, 2018
A troubling side effect of the RYGB gastric procedure in the treatment of obesity is an elevated risk for death.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Reduced levels of leptin in the brain or fewer brain leptin receptors may contribute to obesity.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


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

Answer: TRUE

Answer to Question 2

Answer: TRUE


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