Which Teenager Is Adhering to the "Thin Ideal

question 170

Multiple Choice

Which teenager is adhering to the "thin ideal"?

• A) Carrie, whose weight is normal even though she feels too fat
• B) Chiku, who is obese and feels too fat
• C) Daichi, who is thin, but is trying to build up his muscle mass
• D) Devin, whose weight is normal and is trying to build up his muscle mass

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Definitions:

Dense Regular Connective Tissue

A type of connective tissue with tightly packed collagen fibers that run in parallel, providing great strength in one direction, such as tendons and ligaments.

Blood Smear

A sample of blood spread thinly onto a microscope slide for examination, allowing for the evaluation of blood cells.

Erythrocytes

Red blood cells, which are responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body.

Connective Tissue Matrix

The extracellular part of connective tissue, consisting of fibers (like collagen and elastin) and ground substance that provides support and binds tissues together.