The Suleman octuplets were born in 2009 and had the following birth weights: 4 lb 5 oz, 4 lb 4 oz, 5 lb 3 oz, 4 lb 5 oz, 3 lb 9 oz, 4 lb 12 oz, 3 lb 10 oz, and 4 lb 6 oz. Find their total birth weight.

A) 4 lb 7 oz
B) 5 lb 7 oz
C) 2 lb 7 oz
D) 34 lb 6 oz
E) 12 lb 5 oz


D) 34 lb 6 oz

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Unrealistic media messages about a super-sized body can lead to a condition known as muscle ________, which involves a perception of one’s muscle size that is significantly different from reality.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which of the following statements about flexibility and flexibility training is FALSE?

A. Flexibility declines steadily once a person reaches adulthood. B. Stretching programs can reduce the flexibility loss associated with aging. C. Aging is accompanied by a shortening of tendons and increased rigidity in muscles and joints, thus reducing flexibility. D. Flexibility is highest in the teenage years.

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Which of the following does a respiratory exchange ratio value greater than 1.0 indicate?

a. More CO2 is being produced than O2 is being consumed. b. The client is at or near their maximal effort. c. Hyperventilation. d. All of the choices.

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