Carol is clinically obese. What effects will the excess fat tissue have on her flexibility?

A) ?Excess fat enhances elastic and plastic elongation.
B) ?Excess fat eventually leads to subluxation.
C) ?Excess fat increases body temperature and enhances range of motion.
D) ?Excess fat cools body temperature and lowers resistance to movement.
E) ?Excess fat increases resistance to movement and hampers joint mobility.


E

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