Why Do Women Require Substantially Higher Amounts of Fat Tissue

question 12

Multiple Choice

Why do women require substantially higher amounts of fat tissue than men?

• A)for bone protection
• B)to burn more Calories
• C)to stay warm
• D)for reproduction

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