Isaac Has Been Physically Inactive and Obese for as Long

question 283

Multiple Choice

Isaac has been physically inactive and obese for as long as he can remember.He is now determined to lose excess weight with a reduced-calorie diet.Isaac is likely to have difficulty losing weight while dieting because

• A) low-calorie diets trigger increased secretions of leptin.
• B) his resting metabolic rate will increase and cause him to overeat.
• C) he has an unusually low set point for body weight.
• D) it takes fewer calories to maintain fat tissue than muscle tissue.

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Definitions:

Respiratory Alkylosis

Incorrect. Likely meant to be Respiratory Alkalosis, a condition where the blood becomes too alkaline due to excessive breathing.

Respiratory Tree

The branching system of air passages from the trachea to the alveoli in terrestrial vertebrates, integral to the process of gas exchange.

Bronchioles

Small airways in the lungs that extend from the bronchi and lead to alveoli, facilitating the transfer of oxygen to the blood and the removal of carbon dioxide.

Pharynx

The body cavity that connects the digestive and respiratory pathways, playing a key role in swallowing and breathing.