Muscle relaxant drugs are useful in treating the pain and inflammation of osteoarthritis of muscle strains, sprains, and "pulled muscles."

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


Answer: FALSE
This is a false statement. These drugs relieve spasm and stiffness but cannot relieve pain or inflammation.

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A. glucose. B. glycogen. C. fructose. D. sucrose.

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Which of the following parental strategies for improving students' nutrition includes sending home BMI-for-age charts?

A) Inviting parents to become a part of the school health committee B) Helping parents understand their children's weight C) Focusing fundraising on healthful foods D) Sending home nutrition newsletters

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List any five bony landmarks located on the scapula that can be seen from a lateral view.

What will be an ideal response?

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Insulin secretion would be highest

A. during prolonged exercise. B. after a meal high in carbohydrates. C. as exercise intensity increases. D. It would be equally high after all of these.

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