A stress fracture is

A. inflammation of a tendon.
B. a pain in the front of the lower leg.
C. a tear in a muscle or tendon.
D. a microscopic break in the bone caused by overuse.


D. a microscopic break in the bone caused by overuse.

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Which statement is true about the location of fat in the body?

A) Subcutaneous fat is located around major organs, and visceral fat is located under the skin. B) Intra-abdominal fat is located around major organs, and adipose fat is located under the skin. C) Intra-abdominal fat is located under the skin, and adipose fat is located around major organs. D) Subcutaneous fat is located under the skin, and visceral fat is located around major organs.

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A common cancer site in the male reproductive system is the

A. testicular B. both testicular and prostate C. prostate D. sperm

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Pale, cold, waxen skin, and slurred speech are all signs and symptoms of hypothermia

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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