The Primary Intent of Gastroplasty Is to ________

question 14

Multiple Choice

The primary intent of gastroplasty is to ________.

• A)speed transit time
• B)limit stomach volume
• C)prevent snacking
• D)All of these choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Citric Acid Cycle

A series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to generate energy through the oxidation of acetate.

Acetyl CoA

A molecule that conveys the carbon atoms within the acetyl group to the citric acid cycle (Krebs cycle) to be oxidized for energy production.

NADH

NADH stands for Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (Hydrogen), a coenzyme found in all living cells that plays a fundamental role in producing energy through the process of oxidation-reduction.

Oxidized

A chemical reaction in which a substance loses electrons, often leading to the gain of oxygen or loss of hydrogen, affecting the substance's charge and reactivity.