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Title: The condition characterized by inconsolable crying by an infant, often for long periods of time, is ...
Post by: berrytarts on Mar 4, 2018
The condition characterized by inconsolable crying by an infant, often for long periods of time, is called colic.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Q. 2

Approximately how long does it take for liver glycogen stores to be depleted?
 
  A) 18 hours B) 4 hours C) 12 hours D) 8 hours

Q. 3

Children who do not reach the appropriate milestones may eventually develop a condition called failure to thrive.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Q. 4

When does glycogenesis occur?
 
  A) during an emergency, when glycogen is broken down to release glucose
  B) when a person is fasting and glucose is generated from noncarbohydrate sources
  C) when there is excess glucose in the blood
  D) when a person's blood glucose level dips too low

Q. 5

Which of the following hormones is both released when the stomach is distended and triggers the feeling of satiation?
 
  A) glucagon B) leptin C) insulin D) cholecystokinin

Q. 6

Which of the following hormones is produced in fat tissue and helps regulate body fat by signaling the brain to reduce food intake?
 
  A) leptin B) thyroid hormone C) ghrelin D) cholecystokinin

Q. 7

What is the source of glucose to supply the energy needs in a person who has not eaten for seven hours?
 
  A) muscle protein B) the brain C) liver glycogen D) stored fat

Q. 8

Which of the following statements regarding diabetes in children is true?
 
  A) Obesity is not a risk factor for diabetes in children.
  B) The last few decades have shown a steady decrease of diabetes among those under the age of 20.
  C) Children with diabetes have fewer medical complications from the disease because they are able to adapt to the changes in glucose metabolism.
  D) Type 1 is not the only type of diabetes seen in children.


Title: The condition characterized by inconsolable crying by an infant, often for long periods of time, is ...
Post by: Brarg on Mar 4, 2018
Answer to #1

TRUE

Answer to #2

A

Answer to #3

TRUE

Answer to #4

C

Answer to #5

D

Answer to #6

A

Answer to #7

C

Answer to #8

D


Title: The condition characterized by inconsolable crying by an infant, often for long periods of time, is ...
Post by: berrytarts on Mar 4, 2018
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Title: The condition characterized by inconsolable crying by an infant, often for long periods of time, is ...
Post by: Brarg on Mar 4, 2018
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