Match the Following: -Enzymatic Breakdown of Any Type of Food Molecule

question 29

Multiple Choice

Match the following:
-Enzymatic breakdown of any type of food molecule.

• A)Peristalsis
• B)Digestion
• C)Hydrolysis
• D)Absorption

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Definitions:

Obese

A medical condition characterized by excessive body fat accumulation that presents a risk to health, typically measured by body mass index (BMI).

Obesity Rate

A statistical measure that reflects the proportion of a population that is significantly overweight, as a marker of the public health issue of obesity.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus that coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, hunger, and thirst, among other processes.

Lorcaserin

A medication used for weight management in adults, operating by suppressing appetite through the activation of serotonin receptors in the brain.