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What is the main long-term effect of rising leptin levels in the body?
What is the main long-term effect of rising leptin levels in the body?
- Is less potent than insulin in appetite regulation
- Inhibits NPY release (correct)
- Stimulates hunger
- Promotes weight loss in starvation
According to the 'Critical size hypothesis,' what happens when a fat cell reaches its maximum size?
According to the 'Critical size hypothesis,' what happens when a fat cell reaches its maximum size?
- New pre-adipocytes are recruited for fat storage (correct)
- The cell divides into smaller cells
- Insulin promotes cell growth
- Leptin levels increase in the body
Which of the following is a chronic disease NOT associated with obesity according to the text?
Which of the following is a chronic disease NOT associated with obesity according to the text?
- Stroke
- Hernia (correct)
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis
What is the primary criteria for diagnosing metabolic syndrome based on the provided text?
What is the primary criteria for diagnosing metabolic syndrome based on the provided text?
How does adipokines contribute to hypertension in obese individuals?
How does adipokines contribute to hypertension in obese individuals?
What is the target for treatment mentioned in the text for severe obesity?
What is the target for treatment mentioned in the text for severe obesity?
What is considered abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health?
What is considered abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health?
Which of the following is not a cause of obesity mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is not a cause of obesity mentioned in the text?
What is the classification of obesity for individuals aged 19 years and older based on BMI?
What is the classification of obesity for individuals aged 19 years and older based on BMI?
Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to obesity according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to obesity according to the text?
What assessment method is used to classify obesity for individuals aged 19 years and older according to the text?
What assessment method is used to classify obesity for individuals aged 19 years and older according to the text?
Which genetic factor is mentioned in the text as contributing to obesity?
Which genetic factor is mentioned in the text as contributing to obesity?
What is the initial step in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis?
What is the initial step in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis?
Which type of lipoproteins mainly accumulate in the vessel wall in atherosclerosis?
Which type of lipoproteins mainly accumulate in the vessel wall in atherosclerosis?
What leads to increased vascular permeability, leukocyte adhesion, and thrombosis in atherosclerosis?
What leads to increased vascular permeability, leukocyte adhesion, and thrombosis in atherosclerosis?
Which process involves smooth muscle cell recruitment from either the media or circulating precursors in atherosclerosis?
Which process involves smooth muscle cell recruitment from either the media or circulating precursors in atherosclerosis?
What initiates the transformation of monocytes into macrophages and foam cells in atherosclerosis?
What initiates the transformation of monocytes into macrophages and foam cells in atherosclerosis?
Which event occurs after the accumulation of lipoproteins in the vessel wall in atherosclerosis?
Which event occurs after the accumulation of lipoproteins in the vessel wall in atherosclerosis?
What are the characteristics of unstable atherosclerotic plaques compared to stable plaques?
What are the characteristics of unstable atherosclerotic plaques compared to stable plaques?
Which component is NOT typically found in stable atherosclerotic plaques?
Which component is NOT typically found in stable atherosclerotic plaques?
What is the main constituent of an atherosclerotic plaque as described in the text?
What is the main constituent of an atherosclerotic plaque as described in the text?
Which process primarily drives atherogenesis according to the text?
Which process primarily drives atherogenesis according to the text?
What is the likely complication or natural history indicated by the arrow in the image of atherosclerotic plaques A and B?
What is the likely complication or natural history indicated by the arrow in the image of atherosclerotic plaques A and B?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of stable atherosclerotic plaques?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of stable atherosclerotic plaques?
What is the primary cause of atheromas?
What is the primary cause of atheromas?
How do atherosclerotic plaques affect blood flow?
How do atherosclerotic plaques affect blood flow?
What is a characteristic feature of atheromatous plaques?
What is a characteristic feature of atheromatous plaques?
Which type of arteries are mainly affected by atherosclerosis?
Which type of arteries are mainly affected by atherosclerosis?
What is the risk factor that multiplies the risk of atherosclerosis sevenfold?
What is the risk factor that multiplies the risk of atherosclerosis sevenfold?
How do atheromatous plaques contribute to aneurysm formation?
How do atheromatous plaques contribute to aneurysm formation?
