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Obesity Quiz
10 Questions - Developed by:
Bavin
- Developed on:
2019-01-25
- 2,767 taken
1
How many children aged 5-19 are obese or overweight?
440 million
140 million
40 million
240 million
340 million
2
How is the leptin hormone related to obesity?
Mutation in leptin gene leads to non-functional protein produced, which is not sensed by hypothalamus
Mutation in leptin hormone leads to non-functional protein produced, which is not sensed by hypothalamus
Mutation in leptin hormone leads to non-functional protein produced, which is not sensed by pituitary gland
Mutation in leptin gene leads to non-functional protein produced, which is not sensed by pituitary gland
3
In the MC4R pathway, via what neurone do satiety levels increase?
Parasympathetic
Sympathetic
Orexigenic
Anorexigenic
4
What percentage of the early-onset obese population is caused by a faulty MC4R gene?
7 %
9 %
11 %
13 %
5 %
5
Define epigenetics
Without altering the DNA base sequence itself, epigenetics is the analysis of how certain environmental factors can alter the expression of the gene.
Without altering the DNA base sequence itself, epigenetics is the analysis of how certain environmental factors can alter the expression of the epigene.
Without altering the DNA base itself, epigenetics is the analysis of how certain epigenetic factors can alter the expression of the gene.
Without altering the epigenome itself, epigenetics is the analysis of how certain epigenetic factors can alter the expression of the gene.
6
Similarity between PWS and AS
Deletion in chromosome 15
Addition in chromosome 15
Substitution in chromosome 15
Translocation in chromosome 15
Inversion in chromosome 15
7
Is proximity to healthy and unhealthy restaurants a reason for a rise in obesity levels?
I don't know
No
It has not been proven yet
I don't care
Yes
8
How does sleep deprivation lead to obesity?
By creating a hormonal imbalance to the hormones which regulate hunger and appetite
By manipulating environmental factors, which consequently lead to obesity
By manipulating epigenetic factors, which consequently lead to obesity
By creating a neural imbalance to the neurones which regulate hunger and appetite
By manipulating genetic factors, which consequently lead to obesity
9
Can gene therapy be used to treat obesity levels in the near future?
No gene therapy is illegal
Yes if only it is able to correct the obesity phenotype in the long term
No, the risks outweigh the benefits of using gene therapy
Yes of course. There is no problem, except for the fact it is expensive
No it has not yet been shown to work
10
Can DNA methylation be used to treat obesity?
Yes DNA methylation can be used as there are no side effects involved.
Yes, there is no problem with using it.
No, it is too difficult to methylate DNA. Too expensive as well.
Yes it is being used right now.
No, it has been shown not to work
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mathu
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10/10 on quiz. Amazing resource.
janu
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807 days ago
An awful quiz. I feel violated by the comment after taking the quiz
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