7 Questions
What percentage of adults in the United States are considered overweight or obese?
66%
Which of the following is a health risk associated with excess adiposity?
Cardiovascular disease
What is the main cause of obesity according to the text?
Excess caloric intake
Which of the following hormones is secreted by fat cells to indicate adequacy of metabolites or stores?
Leptin
What part of the brain plays a role in integrating peripheral input related to appetite and energy balance?
Hypothalamus
Which of the following hormones is NOT mentioned in the text as involved in appetite regulation?
Glucagon
What type of neurons in the hypothalamus outputs efferent signals related to appetite and energy balance?
CART neurons
Test your knowledge on obesity, BMI categories, prevalence rates, and health risks associated with excess adiposity. Learn about the impact of caloric imbalance on obesity.
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