Evidence that participation in regular vigorous activity reduces the level of cholesterol in the body would be most significant for the reduction of what ailment?

A. metabolic syndrome
B. diabetes mellitus
C. hypertension
D. atherosclerosis
E. cancer


D. atherosclerosis

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The FDA evaluates a drug before approving it. This evaluation includes a review of ________

A) the drug company's documentation B) consumer comments about the drug C) drug's risks and benefits D) A and C

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Which of the following is NOT one of the ways in which biguanide oral antidiabetic drugs work?

A) by decreasing the absorption of glucose from the intestine B) by improving the ability of body cells to use any insulin that is secreted C) by slowing the rate at which food leaves the stomach D) by decrease the release of stored glucose from the liver

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The suffix that means condition of sperm is ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The health fitness standards proposed in Chapter 1 are based on data linking

a. minimum fitness values to disease prevention and health. b. maximum fitness values to disease prevention and health. c. minimum fitness values to the ability to enjoy recreational activities. d. adequate fitness values to the ability to enjoy recreational activities.

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