Neil Is a Football Player

question 48

Multiple Choice

Neil is a football player. We can tell whether he is getting enough kcalories by all the following except

• A) determining his body fat level.
• B) seeing if his body fat is about 5 percent to 18 percent.
• C) monitoring weight changes on a weekly basis.
• D) weighing him before and after football practice.

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that controls various autonomic functions, including temperature regulation, hunger, thirst, and the release of hormones.

Stomach

The stomach is a muscular organ located in the upper abdomen that receives food from the esophagus, producing gastric acid and digestive enzymes to aid in food digestion.

Orexin

A type of neurotransmitter that plays an important role in regulating wakefulness, appetite, and arousal.

Digestive Track Hormone

Hormones produced by the gastrointestinal tract that regulate various aspects of digestion, including enzyme secretion and gut motility.