From the reading: Genetics and epigenetics in obesity Intervention studies highlighting the effects of physical activity or weight loss due to bariatric surgery on DNA methylation comprise of multiple intervention types and results including: Altered DNA methylation in subcutaneous adipose tissue following a 6-month exercise intervention. Improvements in lipid metabolism and increased content of mitochondria in human myotubes after 12 weeks of extensive endurance training Signaling of DNA methylation derived from whole blood before and after 6 months of high-intensity interval training in overweight adults.

Strata granulosum is abundant with which cell? Dendrocytes Keratinocytes Melanocytes

Which of the following is dominated by adipose tissue? Epidermis Hypodermis Dermis

Which sweat glands are only found in restricted areas? Sebaceous gland Merocrine gland Apocrine gland

The plasma membrane participates in an important communication mechanism known as $\square $ transduction. (2) Need help? Review these concept resources.

Genetic disorder caused by a deletion of a gene on the copy of chromosome 15 inherited from the father is? Barr body Prader-Willi syndrome Angelman syndrome gene imprinting

Cholesterol in the skin is important for the synthesis of: (A) keratin (B) vitamin D (C) melanin (D) vitamin C

Fill In the Blank Question The $\square $ $\square $ is a continuation of the spinal cord that extends from the level of the foramen magnum to the pons. x

There is only one area of the brain that influence our feelings. True False

The central nervous system is composed of: The brain and spinal cord The spine and head The upper and lower appendages The peripheral nerves and endings

Multiple Select Question Select all that apply Which of the following are functions of lysosomes? Recycling of building blocks to make new molecules Digestion of substances taken in by endocytosis Synthesis of macromolecules in the cell Breaking down macromolecules in the cell