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A person suddenly gaining significant amounts of adipose tissue can expect all of the following physiological changes except one. Which of the following is least likely to occur with a sudden and significant gain in adipose tissue?

a. Lower heart rate and reduced blood flow
b. Increased angiogenesis and higher peripheral resistance
c. Increased risk of developing atherosclerosis
d. Higher peripheral resistance and higher blood pressure

Answer :

Final answer:

A sudden and significant gain in adipose tissue is least likely to result in lower heart rate and reduced blood flow. However, it can lead to other physiological changes such as higher peripheral resistance, higher blood pressure, increased risk of developing atherosclerosis, and increased angiogenesis.

Explanation:

When a person gains significant amounts of adipose tissue, they can expect various physiological changes in the body. However, the one change that is least likely to occur with a sudden and significant gain in adipose tissue is lower heart rate and reduced blood flow. The increase in adipose tissue is more likely to result in higher peripheral resistance, higher blood pressure, increased risk of developing atherosclerosis, and increased angiogenesis.

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