The condition of exaggerated thoracic curvature is known as which of the following?

A. lordosis
B. scoliosis
C. kyphosis
D. none of these answers is correct


Answer: C

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Glucocorticoid hormones are powerful anti-inflammatory hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex

These are also available as drugs that are known as ________ drugs because they act in the same way as the natural hormones from the adrenal cortex and their chemical structure is that of a steroid. Fill in the blank with the right word.

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Eating five servings of fruits and vegetables daily provides sufficient levels of _____ to remove and clear homocysteine from the blood

a. antioxidants b. carotenoids c. B vitamins d. phytochemicals

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Which of the following exercises is NOT considered a contraindicated exercise?

A. the yoga plow B. the single-knee tuck to the chest C. the hurdler's stretch D. the standing toe touch E. elbow-knee lunges

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