Which of the Following Is a Feature of Weight Gain

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a feature of weight gain and genetics?

• A)Obese people can change their genome but not their epigenome
• B)Even mild exercise can minimize the genetic influence on weight gain
• C)Genetics is the overwhelming factor that determines a person's risk for weight gain
• D)Identical twins are twice as likely to weigh the same compared with fraternal twins

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Definitions:

AIDS Virus

The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) that causes Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), a disease that severely undermines the immune system by destroying important cells that fight disease and infection.

Placental Barrier

The physiological barrier formed by the placenta that separates the fetal blood circulation from the maternal blood circulation, allowing the exchange of nutrients and wastes while blocking harmful substances.

Breastfeeding

The natural act of feeding a baby with milk from the mother's breast.

Prenatal Period

The prenatal period is the developmental stage that occurs from conception to birth, encompassing the growth and development of a fetus inside the mother's womb.