Very-Low-Calorie Diets or Protein-Sparing Modified Fasts Have Been Associated with Many

question 3

Multiple Choice

Very-low-calorie diets or protein-sparing modified fasts have been associated with many health risks, including _____.

• A) insulin resistance
• B) hypertension
• C) atherosclerosis
• D) sleep apnea
• E) orthostatic hypotension

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Definitions:

Sensory Adaption

The process by which sensory receptors change their sensitivity to the stimulus, often diminishing in response to a constant stimulus.

Visual Information

Data perceived through the sense of sight, including colors, shapes, and movements, which is processed by the visual system.

Hemispheres

The two halves of the brain, the left and the right hemisphere, each responsible for different functions and processes.

Feature Detector

Neurons in the brain that identify specific features of a stimulus, such as shape, angle, or movement, which contribute to the perception of objects.