Casey recalls that her grandfather used a barbiturate to help him sleep. She asks her doctor about the use of barbiturates for insomnia and is told that they are rarely used for that purpose due to their side effects. What side-effect is of particular concern?

A) reproductive abnormalities
B) hypertension
C) CNS depression
D) GI bleeding


C

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A recommended alternative form of jogging for injured people, those with chronic back problems, and overweight individuals is ____

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