Which technique can assess bone density and body composition at the same time?

A. dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA)
B. bioelectrical impedance
C. body mass index
D. hydrostatic weighing
E. Bod Pod


Answer: A

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A) filter B) aerator C) pump D) gasket

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If the thyroid gland does not produce a sufficient amount of T3 or T4, the resting metabolic rate will

A. remain the same. B. decrease. C. increase. D. None of these answers are correct

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