An Essential Fatty Acid Is One That

question 76

Multiple Choice

An essential fatty acid is one that:

• A) is necessary and made by the body in large quantities.
• B) is necessary and made by the body in adequate quantities.
• C) is necessary and must be supplied by food.
• D) comes only from animal sources.
• E) comes only from plant sources.

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Definitions:

Tonus

The state of partial contraction or tension in a resting muscle, giving it firmness and elasticity.

Hand Dynamometer

A device used to measure hand grip strength, often used in physical therapy and assessments of muscular function.

Motor Unit Recruitment

The process by which different motor units are activated to produce varying degrees of muscle strength.

Tetanic Muscle Contraction

A sustained muscle contraction that results from rapid, repetitive stimulation, producing a smooth and steady increase in muscle tension.