Which of the Following Best Defines Basic Research

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best defines basic research?  

• A) the search for knowledge without regard to how that knowledge will be used 
• B) research that is NOT complex because it addresses elementary questions 
• C) research that seeks to apply scientific discoveries to the development of specific products 
• D) the search for knowledge to solve a particular problem

Identify the key organs involved in nutrient balance and their functions.

Examine factors affecting basal metabolic rate and its variations between genders.

Understand the hormonal regulation of blood glucose and its significance in metabolism.

Analyze the effects of leptin and ghrelin on appetite and food intake.