What Conditions Are Physical Complications of Obesity? (Select All That

question 12

Multiple Choice

What conditions are physical complications of obesity? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Type 2 diabetes mellitus
• B) QT interval prolongation
• C) Fatty liver disease
• D) Gastrointestinal dysfunction
• E) Abnormal growth acceleration
• F) Dental erosion

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for hormone production and regulation of vital bodily functions, including temperature, hunger, and thirst.

Oxytocin

A hormone released by the pituitary gland that causes increased contraction of the uterus during labor and stimulates the ejection of milk into the ducts of the breasts.

Calcitonin

A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that helps regulate blood calcium levels by lowering them when they are high.

Calcium Ion Concentration

The level of calcium ions (Ca2+) in a particular system, important for various cellular processes including signal transduction and muscle contraction.