Which of the Following Techniques for Measuring Body Composition Makes

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following techniques for measuring body composition makes use of small exposures to radiation?

• A)MRI
• B)DEXA
• C)TOBEC
• D)BIA

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Definitions:

Leached

Leached describes the process by which soluble nutrients or chemicals are washed out of soil or materials due to the movement of water.

Tropical Climate

A non-arid climate characterized by consistent high temperatures throughout the year, usually found within 23.5 degrees north or south of the equator.

Organic Debris

Organic matter, such as leaves, twigs, and other plant or animal material, that has accumulated in a natural environment.

Calcium Carbonate

A chemical compound with the formula CaCO3, commonly found in rocks as the minerals calcite and aragonite and is the main component of pearls and the shells of marine organisms.