Which Term Refers to Fat That Accumulates Around the Intra-Abdominal

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which term refers to fat that accumulates around the intra-abdominal organs?

• A)mid-body fat
• B)central fat
• C)subcutaneous fat
• D)visceral fat

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Definitions:

Color Blindness

Inability to detect specific wavelengths of light associated with color; red-green color blindness is the most common type.

Semicircular Canal

One of three half-circle-shaped canals of the vertebrate inner ear; contains sensory receptors for rotational equilibrium.

Cupula

A gelatinous structure in the vestibular system of the inner ear, involved in sensing rotational movements.

Otoliths

Small, calcium carbonate structures located in the inner ear of vertebrates, crucial for balance and sensing linear accelerations.