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saliriagwu

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on: Aug 6, 2018
What purpose does essential fat serve?
 A) insulation to retain body heat
  B) energy substrate for metabolism
  C) padding against physical trauma
  D) maintenance of normal physiological function
  E) enhancement of immune function

Question 2

Subcutaneous fat is a type of fat that is found ____.
 A) on the skin
  B) just beneath the skin
  C) around major organs
  D) below the waist
  E) in the bone marrow


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xiaomengxian

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Reply #1 on: Aug 6, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B


saliriagwu

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Reply 2 on: Aug 6, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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