The Method of Body Composition Measurement That Sends a Small

question 65

Multiple Choice

The method of body composition measurement that sends a small current through the body to measure the resistance based on percentage of body water is

• A)electrical conductivity test.
• B)bioelectrical impedance analysis.
• C)soft tissue roentgenogram.
• D)dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry.

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Definitions:

Side Chain

A group of atoms attached to the main part of a molecule, providing specific chemical properties to amino acids in proteins.

Chemical Properties

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Isoprene Units

Five-carbon hydrocarbon monomers that make up certain lipids such as carotenoids and steroids.

Carotenoids

A class of pigments found in plants that are responsible for yellow, orange, and red colors and play roles in photosynthesis and photoprotection.