What is the rationale for using hydrostatic weighing to determine body density and percent body fat?

What will be an ideal response?


Answers will vary.

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To which compartment in the body can long-lived plasma cells potentially be retained for the lifetime of the individual?

A. Medullary cords of the lymph node B. Germinal center C. Bone marrow D. Red pulp of spleen E. None of the above

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Which of the following health practices is often assumed by users to be safe because is it “natural,” and yet this practice can have powerful effects, sometimes adverse ones, and safety can be a major concern?

A. hypnosis B. biofeedback C. acupuncture D. herbal remedy

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The alternate form reliability procedure requires the administration of two forms of the test

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Corn oil is high in which type of fat?

a. saturated b. polyunsaturated c. monounsaturated d. multiunsaturated

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