Explain the difference between static and dynamic exercise, and between concentric and eccentric muscle contractions. Give at least two examples of each.
What will be an ideal response?
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While working in the gastrointestinal diagnostic clinic, the nurse identifies which of the following individuals as at high risk for developing a gastric ulcer? (Select all that apply.)
A. A 41-year-old patient with a family history of Crohn's disease B. A 54-year-old patient who reports smoking 1.5 packs of cigarettes/day for the past 40 years C. A 29-year-old patient taking misoprostol (Cytotec) D. A 16-year-old patient with a 6-month history of bulimia E. A 44-year-old patient who reports taking ibuprofen (Advil) daily for low back pain
Which of the following has been a contributing factor to the lack of proper preparation of some interscholastic coaches?
A. Increase in the number of high school physical education teachers B. Increase in the number of interscholastic sports coaches needed C. Decrease in the number of interscholastic sports coaches D. Decrease in the number of school physical education positions E. Both B and D
Individuals with hypertension may be placed on the ________ diet, a nutrition plan designed to reduce blood pressure.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which part of the nervous system is responsible for triggering the release of stress hormones?
A) Sympathetic nervous system B) Central nervous system C) Peripheral nervous system D) Parasympathetic nervous system