AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

MOTIVATION AND EMOTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Thom has been on a diet for several months and has lost 50 pounds. What is happening to the fat cells in his body?
A
The number of fat cells is increasing.
B
The number of fat cells is decreasing.
C
Fat cells are storing excess glucose due to his reduced food intake.
D
The number of fat cells is remaining constant.
E
The fat cells are dividing to increase the number of them available for fat storage.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Which strategy would NOT help an overweight person to lose weight? Eat energy-dense foods regularly.

Detailed explanation-2: -Why does further weight loss come slowly following a rapid loss during the initial three weeks of a rigorous diet? The body reacts as if it’s being starved and metabolic rates drop.

Detailed explanation-3: -Keep your cholesterol and triglyceride levels under control. High levels of cholesterol can clog your arteries and raise your risk of coronary artery disease and heart attack. Lifestyle changes and medicines (if needed) can lower your cholesterol. Triglycerides are another type of fat in the blood.

Detailed explanation-4: -In the past, behaviors often were explained in terms of an instinct-an unlearned, complex pattern of behavior that occurs in the presence of certain stimuli.

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