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Question 1 of 5

MAKE CONNECTIONS: Samantha tells her doctor that she has been feeling jittery and has had trouble falling asleep. She complains that her roommates always set the thermostat too high. Blood tests reveal antibodies that suggest an autoimmune disease. Explain Samantha's symptoms. What organ are the antibodies binding to and how does this cause her symptoms?

A. Adrenal gland, excess cortisol

B. Thyroid, excess thyroid hormone

C. Pancreas, excess insulin

D. Pituitary, excess ACTH

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Thyroid, excess thyroid hormone

Question 2 of 5

How is the body fat percentage estimated?

A. Using the BMI and age

B. Using the height and weight

C. Using the metabolic rate and age

D. Using the BMI and metabolic rate

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Using the BMI and age

Question 3 of 5

The efferent division of the peripheral nervous system innervates ___ cells.

A. skeletal muscle

B. smooth muscle

C. heart muscle

D. all the above

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: all the above

Question 4 of 5

What happens if an organism fails to obtain sufficient nutrients?

A. It becomes more active

B. It suffers from malnutrition

C. It grows faster

D. It becomes stronger

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: It suffers from malnutrition

Question 5 of 5

What are the five major nutrient categories?

A. Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, water

B. Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals, vitamins

C. Proteins, fats, sugars, minerals, fiber

D. Carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins, water, sodium

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals, vitamins

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