NS 3312 Life Science Questions and
Correct Answers.
Subcutaneous Fat - Answer The fat below your skin that can been seen and felt by the naked
eye
Android (apple-shaped) obesity - Answer This shape is usually associated with men;
however, this is the worst shape to have because of the high amount of visceral fat.
Optimal Heart Rate - Answer 60-80 bpm ( the lower the better)
Brown Fat - Answer Source of heat unique to neonates that is capable of greater
thermogenic activity than ordinary fat; deposits are found around the adrenals, kidneys, and
neck; between the scapulae; and behind the sternum for several weeks after birth. Also, contain
high amounts of mitochondria that burn fat and produces heat.
Gynecoid (pear shape) - Answer A shape associated with women , they tend to carry extra
weight on their
thighs and buttocks.
Metabolic Syndrome - Answer A cluster of conditions that increase the risk of heart disease,
stroke, and diabetes.
nutrient content claims - Answer claims on the label that describe the level or amount of a
nutrient in a food product. such as sodium,fat,or sugar.
metabolic disease - Answer disease, such as type 1 diabetes, obesity, heart disease,
NAFLD( Non- Alcoholic fatty liver disease), High Blood Pressure that results from an error in a
biochemical pathway.
optimal waist to hip ratio - Answer women <.8, Men <.9
optimal blood pressure - Answer 110/60-119/79
Central deposition - Answer abdominal weight
High Circulating - Answer Fat in the blood, triglycerides-whites
Correct Answers.
Subcutaneous Fat - Answer The fat below your skin that can been seen and felt by the naked
eye
Android (apple-shaped) obesity - Answer This shape is usually associated with men;
however, this is the worst shape to have because of the high amount of visceral fat.
Optimal Heart Rate - Answer 60-80 bpm ( the lower the better)
Brown Fat - Answer Source of heat unique to neonates that is capable of greater
thermogenic activity than ordinary fat; deposits are found around the adrenals, kidneys, and
neck; between the scapulae; and behind the sternum for several weeks after birth. Also, contain
high amounts of mitochondria that burn fat and produces heat.
Gynecoid (pear shape) - Answer A shape associated with women , they tend to carry extra
weight on their
thighs and buttocks.
Metabolic Syndrome - Answer A cluster of conditions that increase the risk of heart disease,
stroke, and diabetes.
nutrient content claims - Answer claims on the label that describe the level or amount of a
nutrient in a food product. such as sodium,fat,or sugar.
metabolic disease - Answer disease, such as type 1 diabetes, obesity, heart disease,
NAFLD( Non- Alcoholic fatty liver disease), High Blood Pressure that results from an error in a
biochemical pathway.
optimal waist to hip ratio - Answer women <.8, Men <.9
optimal blood pressure - Answer 110/60-119/79
Central deposition - Answer abdominal weight
High Circulating - Answer Fat in the blood, triglycerides-whites
