Describe the three parts of a typical aerobic workout.

What will be an ideal response?


(1) A 5- to 10-minute warm-up phase. The heart rate is increased gradually to the target zone.(2) The actual workout. The heart rate is maintained for a certain length of time. This can be in three 10-minute bouts throughout the day, or it can be for a longer single period.(3) A 10- to 15-minute aerobic stretching/cool-down phase. The heart rate is gradually lowered to the resting level.

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A. showing there isn't enough evidence for the idea fueling the anxiety. B. suggesting different ways of looking at the situation. C. showing that no disaster is going to occur. D. mentally rehearsing the situation in a negative way before you actually face it.

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The visual examination of the external auditory canal and the tympanic membrane is:

A) tuning fork test. B) tympanometry. C) electronystagmography. D) otoscopy.

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Antacids are designed to treat occasional ________.

A. headache B. dyspepsia C. backache D. depression

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The liver is able to oxidize about 3 ounces of alcohol or 3 drinks each hour.

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

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