Identify a Health Implication of Adolescent Overweight and Obesity

question 42

Multiple Choice

Identify a health implication of adolescent overweight and obesity.

• A) hay fever
• B) high self-esteem
• C) AIDS
• D) syphilis
• E) hepatic disease

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Definitions:

Body Growth

The increase in physical size, strength, and complexity of an organism over time.

Adrenal Glands

Endocrine glands located above the kidneys that produce various hormones, including adrenaline and cortisol, which help the body respond to stress.

Epinephrine

Also known as adrenaline, it's a hormone and medication involved in regulating visceral functions (e.g., heart rate and blood pressure) and the body's fight-or-flight response.

Fight-or-Flight

A physiological response where the body prepares to confront or avoid danger.