Which of the Following Is Evidence in Favor of the Existence

question 208

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is evidence in favor of the existence of a set point in body weight?

• A) After certain kinds of brain damage, individuals gain weight.
• B) Most people maintain a nearly steady body weight over a long time.
• C) Most people are hungrier during the day than they are at night.
• D) People eat more than they need when food tastes good and less than they need when it tastes bad.

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Definitions:

Organic Chemicals

Organic chemicals are compounds composed mainly of carbon and hydrogen, and may also contain elements like oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur, phosphorus, and others.

Dense Cytoplasm

Refers to the cytoplasm with a high concentration of organelles and macromolecules, indicating active metabolic processes.

Ribosomes

Cellular structures responsible for protein synthesis, comprising RNA and proteins.

Storage Granules

Intracellular particles, often found in bacteria and cells, that store nutrients like phosphorus or carbohydrates.