When Coupled with Obesity, Which of the Following Is an Indicator

question 87

Multiple Choice

When coupled with obesity, which of the following is an indicator of an urgent need for weight loss?

• A)sedentary lifestyle
• B)low LDL cholesterol
• C)sleep apnea
• D)an age of 45 years or older in women

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Definitions:

Peripheral Membrane Proteins

Proteins that are attached to the surface of cellular membranes without being embedded within the lipid bilayer, often involved in signaling pathways or cell adhesion.

Cell Membrane

The semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell, which regulates the passage of substances in and out of the cell.

Cadherins

Transmembrane proteins that are components of adhering junctions between animal cells.

Adhering Junctions

Cell-to-cell junctions that mechanically attach the cytoskeleton of a cell to that of another, playing a key role in maintaining tissue integrity.