Fitness Is

question 110

Multiple Choice

Fitness is:

• A)a measure of how well a particular individual or group is adapted to the requirements imposed by the environment
• B)the degree of physical strength an organism has in relationship to other organisms of its species
• C)a measure of the degree of good health an organism or group of organisms displays
• D)b and c

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Definitions:

Auscultation

The act of listening to the internal sounds of the body, typically with a stethoscope, as a part of medical examination.

BRCA 1

A gene located on chromosome 17 that helps suppress cell growth; mutations in this gene are associated with an increased risk of breast and ovarian cancer.

Menarche

The first menstrual cycle, or first menstrual bleeding, in female humans, marking the onset of puberty.

Barrel-Shaped Chest

A physical condition characterized by a rounded, bulging chest that often indicates underlying respiratory disease, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).