Constance and Jennifer both watch a lot of TV, but Constance tends to get up and walk around during the commercials. Which process accounts for that fact that Constance has maintained her weight, while Jennifer has put on 10 pounds?
a. Archimedes Principle
b. Nonexercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT)
c. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry
d. Hydrostatic pressure
e. Skinfold variance
b
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A. Muscle guarding B. Abnormal movement C. Disuse syndrome D. A and B E. A, B, and C
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1. cilia. 2. microfilament. 3. secretory vesicle. 4. endoplasmic reticulum.
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A. 3-6 METs 15 minutes, 5 days per week B. 3-6 METs 30 minutes, 5 days per week C. 7-12 METs 15 minutes, twice daily D. 7-12 METs 30 minutes, daily