A Man Who Is 50 Years Old and Has a BMI

question 65

Multiple Choice

A man who is 50 years old and has a BMI of 27.9 would be considered _____.

• A) underweight
• B) normal weight
• C) overweight
• D) obese
• E) extremely obese

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Definitions:

Antibiotics

Medications used to prevent and treat bacterial infections by either killing the bacteria or inhibiting their growth.

Common Cold

A viral infection of the upper respiratory tract, characterized by sneezing, sore throat, coughing, and congestion.

Chemoreceptors

Sensory receptor cells or organs that transduce (convert) chemical substances in the environment or blood into signals perceived by the nervous system.

Carbon Dioxide

An invisible, scent-free gas generated through the combustion of carbon-based materials and in the act of respiration. It exists naturally within the Earth's atmosphere and is utilized by plants during photosynthesis.