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Insulin resistance reduces protein synthesis partly because:

Steps of transcription include: (select all that apply)

Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) measures:

Visceral fat accumulation is strongly associated with:

Contributors to the self-perpetuating cycle of sarcopenic obesity include: (select all that apply)

Ghrelin levels increase between meals to stimulate hunger.

Protein helps sarcopenic obesity by: (select all that apply)

Oxidation of the branched chain amino acid ________ yields β-methylbutyrate (HMB) which promotes muscle cholesterol synthesis enabling cell growth and function.

Most amino acid transporters in the gastrointestinal tract are sodium-dependent.

Factors that impair protein synthesis include: (select all that apply)