By the Time Austin Reached His 25th Birthday, He Had

question 55

Multiple Choice

By the time Austin reached his 25th birthday, he had a weight problem. Since then, Austin has been on several diets, each time losing some of his excess weight. But as soon as Austin stops dieting, he regains the excess weight in a matter of weeks. The phenomenon that Austin, like so many dieters, is experiencing is called:

• A)leptin resistance.
• B)dopamine resistance.
• C)weight cycling.
• D)ghrelin resistance.

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Definitions:

Lumbar Portion

The part of the lower back comprising the five lumbar vertebrae, often associated with back pain due to its weight-bearing function.

Lordosis

Abnormal anterior curvature of the lumbar spine.

Axial Skeleton

Consists of the bones along the body's long axis, including the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage, supporting the central part of the body.

Spinal Column

The structure consisting of vertebrae protecting the spinal cord and supporting the body; also known as the vertebral column.