A Significant Risk Factor for Such Diseases as Cancer,cardiovascular Disease,and

question 20

Multiple Choice

A significant risk factor for such diseases as cancer,cardiovascular disease,and diabetes is the presence of excessive fat cells in the _____________ .

• A)buttocks
• B)abdomen
• C)thighs
• D)hips

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Definitions:

Nervous System

The complex network of nerves and cells that transmits messages between the brain and the rest of the body.

Lens

In the context of vision, the transparent structure inside the eye that focuses light rays onto the retina to create clear images.

Cornea

The transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber, responsible for focusing most of the light that enters the eye.

Conversion of Energy

The process of transforming energy from one form to another, such as converting kinetic energy to electrical energy in a power plant.