In a Classic Experiment,obese Patients Whose Daily Caloric Intake Was

question 99

Multiple Choice

In a classic experiment,obese patients whose daily caloric intake was dramatically reduced lost only 6 percent of their weight. This limited weight loss was due,at least in part,to the fact that their dietary restriction led to a(n)

• A)decrease in their secretion of ghrelin.
• B)elevation of their set points.
• C)decrease in their metabolic rate.
• D)elevation of their blood glucose levels.

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