Lower body fat distribution is more often seen in females and is sometimes referred to as _______________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
gynoid
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A. selenium B. zinc C. iron D. chromium E. copper
Interstitial fluid, lymph, gastrointestinal fluid, spinal fluid, plasma, and synovial fluid are part of ________ fluid.
A. intracellular B. extracellular
What does the muscularis do?
a. Stimulates the contraction of the muscles that control the beating of the heart b. Makes possible the voluntary muscle contractions required for movement c. Controls the contraction and expansion of the lungs d. Enables food to mix and move through the GI tract
Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)
1. Gynoid "pear-shaped" fat distribution is common among women. 2. Men are at higher risk of chronic diseases compared to women. 3. The body mass index (BMI) is a calculation of the ratio of weight to height and can be used to assess overall health risks.