What is a tort?
A) A serious criminal offense that carries a penalty of imprisonment for more than one year
and possibly the death penalty.
B) Failure of a professional person to render proper services through reprehensible ignorance
or negligence or through criminal intent.
C) The identification of a medical condition.
D) Under civil law, a wrong committed by one person against another.
ANS: D
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A. Dexedrine B. Ritalin C. Fluconazole D. Adderall
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A. muscular strength. B. flexibility. C. coordination. D. cardiorespiratory endurance.
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A) juggling scarves B) balance on three body parts C) trap a rolling ball D) jump rope with peers twirling the rope