Due Sep 14 at 11:59pm
Points 50
Questions 25
Time Limit 60 Minutes
Attempt History
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LATEST Attempt 1 Time:58 minutes Score:46 out of 50
Question 1
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Nutrients are transported to the liver via the hepatic portal vein from the .
small intestine
large intestine
stomach
kidney
Question 2
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The tendency of people with anorexia nervosa to highly control their hunger and eating is
reflected in higher activation of the than in controls when choosing foods.
lateral hypothalamus
ventromedial hypothalamus
NST
dorsal striatum
, Question 3
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Incentive theory states that motivation is a way to .
obtain external rewards
meet internal needs
fulfill needs for arousal
maintain homeostasis
Question 4
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Digestion begins in the stomach when .
there is a quick release of partially processed food into the small intestine so energy is readily
available to the rest of the body
the enzymes hydrochloric acid and pepsin begin to break down the food
the saliva enzymes such as pepsin begin to break down the food
enzymes in the saliva begin to break down the food and provide lubrication
Question 5
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What would happen to normal-weight mice if their guts were colonized with Firmicutes bacteria
from obese mice?
The mice would gain weight despite a lack of increased eating.
They will overeat and then gain weight.
Weight gain will occur from being sedentary.
The mice would lose weight despite a lack of decreased eating.
Question 6
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