The hardening and narrowing of the arteries caused by a buildup of cholesterol plaques is known as ____________________.?

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atherosclerosis

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Drugs used to treat osteoarthritis include those that reduce pain and inflammation. Which of the following categories of drugs do not reduce the pain and inflammation of osteoarthritis?

A) COX-2 inhibitor drugs B) gold compound drugs C) NSAIDs D) salicylate drugs

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Which of the following best describes a heart attack?

A. any chest pain that results from narrowed coronary arteries B. a blockage in circulation that stops the heartbeat C. any event that stops the heartbeat D. the death of heart muscle due to lack of blood flow

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When performing the up portion of the sit-up with rotation to the left, which of the following muscles are utilized the most?

A. The right internal oblique abdominal and the left external oblique abdominal B. The right internal oblique abdominal and the right external oblique abdominal C. The left internal oblique abdominal and the right external oblique abdominal D. The left internal oblique abdominal and the left external oblique abdominal

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Ap: __________

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