________________________, a degeneration of the vertebral body, is common in the elderly

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Spondylosis

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A brief period of reduced blood flow to the cerebrum is known as a:

A) stroke. B) TIA. C) CVA. D) none of the above.

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Carpal tunnel syndrome is treated by:

a. incising the transverse carpal ligament to decompress the nerve b. placing Gelfoam between nerve and ligament for padding c. removing or reshaping the surrounding carpal bones d. transposing the median nerve out of the bony tunnel

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Describe the proper starting position for someone doing modified push-ups

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Which theory explains a possible cause of diabetes?

A. The breakdown of glycogen to glucose is inefficient in people suffering from diabetes. B. Certain hereditary disorders may cause a deficiency in glucose receptors, causing diabetes. C. Enzymes found in the liver may metabolize too much insulin, leading to insulin deficiency and diabetes. D. A mumps-related virus may damage cells of the pancreas, causing diabetes.

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