Waist Circumference Indicates Visceral Fatness, and Above a Certain Girth

question 72

True/False

Waist circumference indicates visceral fatness, and above a certain girth, disease risks rise even when body mass index (BMI) values are normal.

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Definitions:

Sensory Threshold

The minimum level of stimulus intensity required for a sensory system to detect a stimulus.

Sensory Deprivation

A condition in which one or more of the senses is diminished or eliminated.

Sensory Neglect

A condition where an individual fails to recognize or respond to stimuli on one side of the body, typically resulting from brain damage.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors change their sensitivity to a stimulus over time, often resulting in a decrease in sensitivity to a constant stimulus.