The medical term for difficult breathing is ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


dyspnea

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What is the condition in which the heart does not pump blood as well as it should and blood and fluid back up into the lungs?

A. congestive heart failure B. rheumatic heart disease C. congenital heart disease D. cardiomyopathy

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

1. According to the ACSM, it is generally safe for men under age 40 and women under 50 to begin a vigorous exercise program if they are healthy and have had a satisfactory medical checkup in the past two years. 2. Health-related fitness benefits can be experienced by those who score at the "average" level in physical fitness tests. 3. Field tests of cardiorespiratory endurance are generally based on physiological performance or a parameter such as pulse rate. 4. Air temperature is not important when taking a cardiorespiratory endurance test. 5. Muscular strength is often measured by a maximal lift with weights.

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An individual with low body fat who struggles to gain muscle mass would most likely have which body type?

a. endomorph c. mesomorph b. ectomorph d. an equal combination of all three

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The formula RICE for minor injuries stands for:

A. Rest, ice, compression, elevate B. Rest, ice, compression, end activities C. Rest, incline, compression, end activities D. Rest, incline, cool, elevate

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