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________________ is an enzyme produced in many tissues to help remove fatty acids from the bloodstream. This has been referred to as the gatekeeper of the fat cells because of its role in fat storage.
 a. Lipogenesis
  b. Lipoprotein lipase
  c. Hypertrophy
  d. Acylation-stimulating protein

Q. 2

Selenium is required for the production of the active form of ____ and also functions as a(n) ____.
 a. vitamin D; antioxidant
 b. thyroid hormone; electrolyte
  c. vitamin E; cofactor
 d. thyroid hormone; antioxidant
  e. heme iron; stimulant

Q. 3

________________ are receptors on cells that are sensitive to parasympathetic activation; they respond to acetylcholine; fat cells do not contain cholinergic receptors.
 a. Cholinergic receptors
  b. Adrenergic receptors
  c. A& B

Q. 4

The sudden deaths that occur during fasting, severe diarrhea, or severe vomiting are thought to be due to heart failure caused by a loss of ____.
 a. potassium
 b. magnesium
  c. selenium
 d. chloride
 e. chromium

Q. 5

_________________ are receptors on fat cells that are sensitive to sympathetic activation; they respond to norepinephrine or epinephrine to regulate fat cell size and function.
 a. Cholinergic receptors
  b. Adrenergic receptors
  c. Both A & B

Q. 6

What controls the water balance between body cells and their environment?
 a. temperature
  b. vitamins
 c. minerals
 d. fiber
 e. glucose

Q. 7

____________ is the breakdown of fat and involves the release of fatty acids into the bloodstream after they have undergone hydrolysis.
 a. Hypertrophy
  b. Hyperplasia
  c. Lipogenesis
  d. Lipolysis

Q. 8

Peak bone mass is reached at approximately ____ years of age.
 a. 13
  b. 20
  c. 30
 d. 40
  e. 50

Q. 9

_______________ is the accumulation or production of fat, which occurs by the uptake of fatty acids into adipocytes.
 a. Hypertrophy
  b. Hyperplasia
  c. Lipogenesis
  d. Lipolysis

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