Isotonic contractions are classified as concentric or eccentric on the basis of whether shortening or lengthening of the muscle occurs.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

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A) Etiology B) Idiopathic C) Pathogenesis D) Sequela

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Athletes, serious weight trainers, and people of short stature should use BMI as their primary means of assessing whether their weight is at healthy levels. 2. Body mass index is best used to measure changes in body composition over time. 3. In addition to being inexpensive and practical, skinfold measurements provide highly accurate measurements of body fat. 4. Calipers are a tool used primarily in bioelectrical impedance analysis.

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Which of the following clients are at risk of developing folic acid deficiency anemia? Select all that apply

A) A vegetarian who consumes no meats but gets protein from nuts/legumes B) A HIV-positive client who consumes "green juice" at least twice/day made with organic fruits and vegetables C) An elderly male with poor dietary habits who drinks approximately five alcoholic beverages/day D) A pregnant client with prolonged morning sickness lasting most of the day with nausea and frequent vomiting noted E) A toddler who wants to eat chicken nuggets and French fries but refuses to eat anything green

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Identify the combining form glyc(o) with its closest definition.

A. Gland B. Glycogen C. Pancreas D. Glucose

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