Chapter 6 Body Composition

What is the primary function of essential fat in the body?

• To store energy for long periods

• To provide insulation against cold

• To support normal body functioning in various tissues

• To cushion major organs

Which type of fat is stored under the skin?

• Visceral fat

• Subcutaneous fat

• Essential fat

• Adipose tissue

What does the term "percent body fat" refer to?

• The amount of fat stored in the liver

• The percentage of total body weight that is composed of fat

• The amount of fat around major organs

• The amount of fat under the skin

How is "overweight" commonly defined in terms of body mass index (BMI)?

• BMI less than 18.5

• BMI between 18.5 and 24.9

• BMI between 25 and 29.9

• BMI of 30 or more

What is metabolic syndrome?

• A condition where the liver stores excess fat

• A cluster of symptoms that increase the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other illnesses

• The inability of a man to develop an erection

• A response of blood vessels to harmful substances

Which of the following is NOT a component of the female athlete triad?

• Abnormal eating patterns

• Increased bone density

• Lack of menstrual periods

• Decreased bone density

What is insulin resistance?

• The inability to store fat in the liver

• The inability of body cells to respond normally to insulin

• The excessive accumulation of body fat

• The inability to develop an erection

What can chronic inflammation lead to?

• Increased muscle mass

• Heart disease, cancer, allergies, and muscle degeneration

• Improved glucose absorption

• Decreased risk of diabetes

Which tissue is responsible for storing fat in the body?

• Muscle tissue

• Adipose tissue

• Connective tissue

• Nervous tissue

What is fatty liver?

• Increased fat storage in the liver that can lead to liver inflammation and failure

• Fat stored under the skin

• Fat stored around major organs

• The inability to absorb glucose