What is the rationale for using a paraffin application to the hands prior to an active and passive stretching exercise program?

What will be an ideal response?


Heat will increase superficial soft tissue extensibility and decrease joint viscosity. These effects may be beneficial prior to active and passive stretching exercises.

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The transplant of animal tissue into a human is known as a:

a. autograft. b. biograft. c. homograft. d. heterograft.

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A mixture of sperm cells and fluids from the seminal vesicles, prostate gland, and bulbourethral glands forms ________.

A. spermatogenesis B. spermatogonia C. spermatogenic cells D. semen E. seminal fluid

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Which of the following is a right guaranteed to emancipated minors?

A. Right to privacy B. Right to purchase cigarettes C. Right to vote D. Right to forgo school attendance E. Right to buy alcohol

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What type of syringes have traditionally been used for the collection of blood gases?

What will be an ideal response?

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