What is the effect of excess fat tissue on flexibility?
A. Excess fat enhances elastic and plastic elongation.
B. Excess fat increases body temperature and enhances range of motion.
C. Excess fat eventually leads to subluxation.
D. Excess fat increases resistance to movement and hampers joint mobility.
E. Excess fat cools body temperature and lowers resistance to movement.
Answer: D. Excess fat increases resistance to movement and hampers joint mobility.
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