An Environmental Factor That Has Contributed to the Increasing Prevalence

question 42

Multiple Choice

An environmental factor that has contributed to the increasing prevalence of obesity is the:

• A) increased seasonal availability of fruits and vegetables.
• B) relatively low increase in the price of sugar-sweetened beverages.
• C) increased use of genetically engineered foods.
• D) inborn preference for foods made with high-fructose corn syrup.

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Definitions:

Pulmonary Trunk

A large artery that branches into the pulmonary arteries and carries blood to the lungs.

Male Infertility

A condition in men characterized by the inability to cause pregnancy in a fertile female, often due to issues with sperm production, function, or delivery.

Blastocyst

An early stage of embryonic development characterized by a fluid-filled sphere formed about 5 days after fertilization of an egg.

Implantation

The process by which a fertilized egg attaches to the lining of the uterus where it can then grow and develop into a fetus.