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CHAPTER 7 - Body Composition Exam 2025 Questions and Answers Body Composition - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-relative proportions of muscle, fat, bone, and other vital tissues; often expressed in terms of fat and fat free body mass Percent Body Fat - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-The proportion (percentage) of total body weight that is fat; the measure most often used to evaluate body composition Essential Fat - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-Fat necessary for normal body functioning; found in nerves, cell membranes, bone marrow, the central nervous system, and other organs Storage Fat - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-Fat stored under the skin and surrounding internal organs (visceral fat); provides insulation, protects organs, serves as an energy store, and releases hormones and other chemical messengers Visceral Fat - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-Storage fat found around and between organs in the abdominal cavity Subcutaneous Fat - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-Storage fat found just under the skin Metabolism - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-All the processes within the body required to maintain its functioning Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-The energy required to maintain essential body processes at rest, including breathing, blood circulation, and temperature regulation …FOR STUDY PURPOSES ONLY…©️ 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED… 1