Umar Is a Seven-Year-Old Boy Whose Total Energy Need for the Day

question 37

Multiple Choice

Umar is a seven-year-old boy whose total energy need for the day is 1 600 kilocalories. Approximately how many grams of fibre should he be consuming each day?

• A)12 grams
• B)16 grams
• C)22 grams
• D)25 grams

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Definitions:

Membranous Labyrinth

A complex system of membrane-covered tubes and chambers within the inner ear, responsible for hearing and balance.

Semicircular Canal

One of three looped structures in the inner ear that are responsible for maintaining balance by detecting head rotation.

Nerve Endings

The terminations of nerve fibers that are responsible for sensing stimuli from the environment or within the body.

Hair Cells

Sensory cells located in the inner ear, responsible for converting sound vibrations into electrical signals for hearing.