Bariatric Surgical Procedures to Help the Extremely Obese Lose Weight

question 31

Multiple Choice

Bariatric surgical procedures to help the extremely obese lose weight involve

• A)removing localized fat deposits beneath the skin.
• B)modifying the gastrointestinal tract to reduce food intake.
• C)tightening sagging skin to improve body image.
• D)cutting out layers of visceral fat from the abdomen.

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Definitions:

Kinesthesis

The sense that detects bodily position, weight, or movement of the muscles, tendons, and joints.

Sensory Information

Data received by the senses which then can be processed by the brain to inform about the environment.

Joints

Joints are the locations where two or more bones meet, allowing for movement and flexibility.

Organ of Corti

A structure located on the basilar membrane in the cochlea of the inner ear, responsible for detecting sound vibrations.