A class member confides that she has gained 4 lbs since Thanksgiving. Is it time for alarm? In general, any gain in weight that can be attributed to an increase in lean body mass is a good weight gain. Which of the following structures is LEAST likely to be a component of lean body tissue?
A)Bone
B)Blood
C)Muscle
D)Essential fat

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Bones, muscles, nervous tissue, skin, blood and organs are all component parts of "lean" body tissue; fat is not. The chief function of body fat - whether essential fat or storage fat - is to serve as a reserve of energy for future use.

A Class Member Confides That She Has Gained 4 Lbs