The thermic effect of food refers to the energy required for:

A. elimination.
B. ingestion.
C. digestion.
D. absorption.


Answer: C

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Fill in the blank with the right word.

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The times, in seconds, for a 100-meter dash at a college track meet were 11.00, 10.76, 11.09, 11.50, 10.80, 11.43, 11.22, 11.15, 11.06, and 11.28. a. Calculate the mean time for the 100-meter dash. b. Calculate the median time for the 100-meter dash.

A) (a) Mean: 11.129 seconds; (b) median: 11.129 seconds B) (a) Mean: 11.129 seconds; (b) median: 11.12 seconds C) (a) Mean: 11.12 seconds; (b) median: 11.12 seconds D) (a) Mean: 11.12 seconds; (b) median: 11.129 seconds E) (a) Mean: 12.37 seconds; (b) median: 11.12 seconds

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A major responsibility of kinesiology professionals is to help all persons strive for maximum athletic performance.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Chemicals in the body that transmit nerve impulses are

A) neurotransmitters. B) hormones. C) neurons. D) acids.

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