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cdr_15

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What principle underlies the bioelectrical impedance technique for assessing body composition?
 A) Fat tissue speeds up electrical current before the current encounters lean tissue.
  B) Fat tissue is a less efficient conductor of electrical current than is lean tissue.
  C) Fat tissue blocks electrical current.
  D) Lean tissue blocks electrical current.
  E) Fat tissue is a more efficient conductor of electrical current than is lean tissue.

Question 2

What technique assesses body composition by measuring circumferences at specific body sites?
 A) body mass index
  B) girth measurements
  C) skinfold thickness
  D) waist circumference
  E) air displacement


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beccamahon

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

B

Answer to Question 2

B


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Reply 2 on: Aug 6, 2018
:D TYSM

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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