Research Indicates That Which One of the Following Factors Likely

question 42

Multiple Choice

Research indicates that which one of the following factors likely gave rise to increased obesity ?in the U.S.?

• A) Advancements in modern cooking technology
• B) Increased consumption of restaurant and fatty foods
• C) A shift from exercise in leisure to labor
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Ascending Limb

The portion of the loop of Henle in the nephron that carries fluid from the renal medulla toward the cortex of the kidney, crucial for the concentration of urine.

Active Transport

The movement of molecules across a cell membrane from a region of lower concentration to a region of higher concentration, requiring energy.

Facilitated Diffusion

Carrier-mediated process that does not require ATP and moves substances into or out of cells from a high to a low concentration.

Proximal Convoluted Tubule

The proximal convoluted tubule is part of the nephron in the kidney, playing a crucial role in the reabsorption of water, ions, and nutrients back into the bloodstream.