Body Composition

Question 1

What type of symmetry do humans and other mammals exhibit that allows them to move purposefully and economically?

Answer 1

Bilateral

Question 2

Which of the following is an assumption in measuring body composition using skin fold thicknesses?
Skin thickness is a constant or negligible fraction of the skin fold
Adipose tissue has a consistent pattern in the body
That is it the most effective method to use
Constant proportion of external (subcutaneous) to internal (esp visceral) fat
Constant compress ability of skin fold (within and between people)

Answer 2

Skin thickness is a constant or negligible fraction of the skin fold
Adipose tissue has a consistent pattern in the body
Constant proportion of external (subcutaneous) to internal (esp visceral) fat
Constant compress ability of skin fold (within and between people)

Question 3

Which method of measuring 2 compartment body mass (FM and FFM) is most RELIABLE?

Answer 3

Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA or DXA)

Question 4

The development of which 3 aspects of human behaviour seem to be closely linked in terms of their evolutionary history?

Answer 4

Tool use
Language
Cognition

Question 5

The best form of exersise to ‘burn’ fat energy stores is:

Answer 5

Prolonged, medium intensity