Which Method Uses Differences in the Ability of Lean and Adipose

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which method uses differences in the ability of lean and adipose tissues to conduct currents to estimate body composition?

• A) Underwater weighing
• B) Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA)
• C) Bioelectrical impedance
• D) Skinfold thickness

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Definitions:

Semipermeable Membrane

A type of membrane that allows certain molecules or ions to pass through it by diffusion and often by facilitated diffusion.

Osmosis

The process of fluid passing through a semi-permeable membrane from a less concentrated solution to a more concentrated one, to equalize the concentrations on both sides of the membrane.

Clotting Factors

Proteins in the blood plasma which work together to stop bleeding by forming clots.

Hemophilia

A genetic disorder that impairs the body's ability to make blood clots, leading to excessive bleeding.