Orlistat (Xenical) Is a Medication Approved by the FDA for Weight

question 34

Multiple Choice

Orlistat (Xenical) is a medication approved by the FDA for weight loss that reduces fat

• A) storage by inhibiting lipase activity in fat cells.
• B) digestion by inhibiting lipase enzyme action in the small intestine.
• C) absorption by decreasing bile secretion.
• D) circulation by inhibiting lipoprotein production.

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