Improper shoes and exercising on hard surfaces are among the common causes of ____.

A. ankle sprains
B. shin splints
C. muscle cramps
D. side stitches
E. irregular breathing


Answer: B

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A) a spontaneous abortion. B) a stillbirth. C) gravida. D) premature.

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Men appear to report dieting for reasons different from those of women. Which of the following is NOT true with regard to men and dieting?

A. Men are shape-oriented rather than weight-oriented. B. Men usually diet for a specific reason, such as sports performance. C. Men focus on the upper body rather than the lower body. D. Men hope to improve their appearance primarily to advance in the workplace.

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Any discarded solid or liquid material that meets one or more of the following four criteria is referred to as ________ waste: 1) contains a toxic, carcinogenic, or mutagenic compound at levels that exceed EPA safety standards; 2) catches fire easily; 3) is reactive or unstable enough to explode or release toxic fumes; and 4) corrodes metal containers.

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

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Muscle spasms and twitching of the limbs are signs of which temperature-induced condition?

A) dehydration B) heat exhaustion C) heat cramps D) heat stroke

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