Evidence That Obesity Is Influenced by Factors in Addition to Genetics

question 377

Multiple Choice

Evidence that obesity is influenced by factors in addition to genetics includes the fact that

• A) mice injected with daily doses of leptin become less active and gain weight.
• B) exceeding one's set point decreases one's basal metabolic rate.
• C) the weights of adopted people are highly correlated with the weights of their adoptive parents.
• D) people weigh more today than did their counterparts 50 years ago.

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Definitions:

Staphylococcus

A genus of gram-positive bacteria, known for forming clusters resembling grapes, and can cause a variety of diseases in humans.

Propionibacterium

A genus of gram-positive bacteria associated with the production of propionic acid and found in dairy products and as part of human skin flora.

Ringworm

A fungal infection of the skin characterized by ring-shaped, red, itchy patches.

Fungus

A kingdom of spore-producing organisms feeding on organic matter, including molds, yeast, mushrooms, and toadstools.