A Technique Used to Determine Thinness and Excessive Fatness That

question 5

Multiple Choice

A technique used to determine thinness and excessive fatness that incorporates height and weight to estimate critical fat values at which the risk for disease increases is called:

• A) skinfold thickness.
• B) body mass index.
• C) girth measurements.
• D) waist circumference.

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Definitions:

Cerebrospinal Fluid

A clear, colorless body fluid found in the brain and spinal cord, acting as a cushion for the brain's cortex, providing basic mechanical and immunological protection to the brain inside the skull.

Physical Trauma

Physical trauma refers to body injuries that are severe, life-threatening, or that require medical intervention, often resulting from accidents or violence.

Lateral Ventricle

A set of paired brain structures located in each hemisphere that contains cerebrospinal fluid, important for cushioning and supporting brain tissues.

Cerebrum

The largest part of the brain, consisting of the right and left hemispheres, responsible for voluntary activities, intelligence, memory, and personality.