The Weight Loss Drugs Redux and Pondimin (Also Known as Fen-Phen)were

question 58

Multiple Choice

The weight loss drugs Redux and Pondimin (also known as fen-phen) were recalled after FDA approval and widespread use because they were found to

• A)produce drastic ketosis.
• B)damage heart valves.
• C)cause cancer.
• D)damage the gastrointestinal tract.

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Definitions:

Sphincter

A ring-like muscle that controls the passage of substances through an opening in the body, such as the anus or esophagus.

Peristalsis

The series of wave-like muscle contractions that moves food through the digestive tract.

Latissimus Dorsi

The large muscle of the back.

Pectoralis Major

A large muscle in the front of the chest that attaches to the shoulder and sternum, involved in movements of the shoulder and arm.