Today's Adults Are Taller and Heavier Than Those of a Century

question 228

Multiple Choice

Today's adults are taller and heavier than those of a century ago.The differences between these generational groups are best attributed to differences in

• A) genetics.
• B) nutrition.
• C) temperament.
• D) epigenetic molecules.

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Definitions:

Graves Disease

An autoimmune disorder that results in the overproduction of thyroid hormones, causing hyperthyroidism.

Thyroid Hormone

Hormones produced by the thyroid gland, including triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4), crucial for regulating metabolism, energy generation, and growth and development.

Aldosterone

A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex that regulates sodium and potassium balance in the blood.

Cortisol

A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands, involved in the body's stress response as well as metabolism and immune function.