12. Obese individuals suffering from leptin deficiency can attain normal body weight through a. leptin replacement. b. leptinopic surgery. c. liposuction d. dieting. e. omphaloskepsis. 13. Metabolic syndrome or obesity is associated with various health problems, and obesity is, by some considered to be the “cause” of these comorbidities. Another view […]

Many health problems (e.g., heart disease, high cholesterol, Type II diabetes, etc.) may be induced, in part, by an individual’s lifestyle. Many of these conditions are treated with medication, although most of these conditions may be effectively treated through dietary and lifestyle changes. This library solution will discuss factors to […]

1. George, a 20-year old man, injured his jaw and lost several teeth in a bar room brawl. Several weeks later he began to experience sharp stabbing pain in his lower jaw. After visiting the dentist, he was told that he had trigeminal neuralgia. What is this condition and how […]

Life Science Quiz Question 1What is the main difference between protists and bacteria?A.Bacteria have DNA, protists do not.B.Protists have a nucleus, bacteria do notC.Bacteria are always gram-negative, protists are gram-positiveD.Protists are unicellular, bacteria are multicellular.E.Protists cannot cause infections, bacteria can Question 2Of the following, which kingdom contains the most diversity […]