The Specific Body Weight Maintained Automatically by Most Adults Over

question 38

Multiple Choice

The specific body weight maintained automatically by most adults over long periods of time is known as the

• A) set point.
• B) body mass index.
• C) ecology of eating.
• D) basal metabolic rate.

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Definitions:

Macule

A discolored spot or patch on the skin neither elevated nor depressed.

Skin Lesion

Any change in the color or texture of the skin, often regarded as an abnormality, ranging from rashes and blisters to tumors.

Bulla

A large blister containing serous fluid that appears on the skin, often as a result of burns, infections, or other skin conditions.

Fluid-Filled

Describes a space or cavity within the body that contains liquid, often in reference to cysts or blister.