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A condition that is caused by an abnormally increased roundness in the thoracic curvature is

A.

kyphosis.

B.

scoliosis.

C.

Scheuermann disease.

D.

lordosis.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. kyphosis: Kyphosis is an exaggerated outward (posterior) curvature of the thoracic spine, often called "hunchback."

B. scoliosis: Scoliosis is an abnormal lateral (side-to-side) curvature of the spine.

C. Scheuermann disease: While this disease causes kyphosis in adolescents, the question asks for the name of the condition of the curvature itself.

D. lordosis: Lordosis is an exaggerated inward (anterior) curvature, typically found in the lumbar or cervical spine ("swayback").


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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Overweight people have lower water content per kilogram of body weight than slender people: Adipose (fat) tissue contains significantly less water than muscle tissue. Therefore, a higher body fat percentage results in a lower total body water percentage.

B. Women have higher water content than men: Women generally have more subcutaneous fat than men, giving them a lower water percentage.

C. Elderly people have higher water content than younger people: Total body water typically decreases as people age.

D. Total body water ranges between 30% and 40% of the total body weight: The average adult body is actually 50%–60% water.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Back of the hand: This area has "thin skin" with a relatively thin stratum corneum.

B. Thigh: This is also considered thin skin.

C. Abdomen: This is standard thin skin.

D. Sole of the foot: The soles of the feet and the palms of the hands consist of "thick skin," which has a significantly expanded stratum corneum to protect against high friction and pressure.

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