Exam 1 (MedSurg): Obesity

Primary Obesity is the result of energy imbalance where one takes in more calories than they need for the body’s physical and metabolic functions.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT listed as a factor in the etiology and pathophysiology of obesity?

• Abnormal increase and accumulation of fat cells

• Genetic and environmental influences

• Poor work ethic

• Personal decisions about food choices, portion sizes, and exercise

Fill in the blank: The greatest increase in number of fat cells occurs from _______ to adolescence.

• infancy

• adulthood

• old age

• puberty

Which of the following is a congenital condition associated with secondary obesity?

• Prader-Willi Syndrome

• Down Syndrome

• Fragile X Syndrome

• Bowel Obstruction

Over how many genes have been linked to obesity according to the study guide?

• 10

• 100

• 400

• 1000

A family history of obesity increases a person's chance of developing obesity.

• True

• False

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

What is the major site for regulating appetite?

• Hypothalamus

• Adipocytes

• Liver

• Pancreas

Neuropeptide Y is a powerful appetite _________?

• stimulant

• suppressant

• inhibitor

• regulator

Leptin is made in which type of cells?

• Neurons

• Adipocytes

• Hepatocytes

• Myocytes

Leptin ________ appetite.

• Stimulates

• Suppresses

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3