Which Statement About the Relationship of Obesity to "Thrifty Metabolism

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the relationship of obesity to "thrifty metabolism" is FALSE?

• A)It allows more efficient energy use and fat storage.
• B)Those who inherited "thrifty genes" are more likely to be obese.
• C)Restricting food intake normally increases energy expenditure.
• D)Thrifty metabolism may have evolved to prevent starvation.

Gain knowledge on various inventory management models, including EOQ, JIT, and MRP systems, and their underlying philosophies.

Learn the principles of the square-root rule and how inventory needs change with the number of stocking locations.

Recognize the significance of information technology in inventory management through the exchange of "information for inventory."

Understand the concepts of purchase and transportation economies and how they interact with inventory management.

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Definitions:

Fetal Period

The stage of human development that begins at the end of the first trimester of pregnancy and continues until birth, characterized by rapid growth and development of bodily structures.

Embryonic Period

A critical phase in development, occurring from fertilization to the end of the eighth week, when the major organs and structures begin to form.

Gestation

The process of fetal development in the womb, from conception to birth, typically lasting around nine months in humans.

Womb

The organ in female mammals in which the embryo or fetus develops until birth; also known as the uterus.