John Underwent a Body Composition Test That Involved Being Submerged

question 57

Multiple Choice

John underwent a body composition test that involved being submerged to compare his underwater weight with land weight to determine the amount body fat. This method of assessment is known as a

• A) skinfold measure.
• B) hydrostatic weighing.
• C) bioelectrical impedance analysis.
• D) Bod Pod test.

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Definitions:

Decomposition

The process by which organic substances are broken down into simpler matter or the chemical breakdown of substances.

Homogeneous Catalyst

A catalyst that is in the same phase (solid, liquid, or gas) as the reactants, facilitating the reaction uniformly.

Physical State

The physical state refers to the distinct forms that different phases of matter take on, primarily solid, liquid, and gas.

Reactant

A substance that undergoes chemical changes in a reaction.