A herniated intravertebral disk is known as a slipped disk

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


FALSE
Explanation: It is an intervertebral disk, not intravertebral. Inter- means "between"; the disk is between two vertebrae.

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A. Assess specific health risk of persons who utilize the area parks B. Perform a site assessment to determine geographic issues related to parks and trails C. Plan the parks and trails with an eye toward providing access to a wide diversity of individuals of varying ages and physical abilities D. When able, plan to provide links with other nearby parks and trails to increase usage

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The term ____________________ is used to describe any acute, inflammatory, pus-forming bacterial skin infection, such as impetigo

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following physical activity categories has the longest duration?

a. aerobic capacity b. aerobic power c. anaerobic capacity d. anaerobic power

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The component of the immune system that destroys bacteria by creating holes in the surface of the bacterium is the

A. inflammation system. B. complement system. C. adaptive immune system. D. antigen-antibody system.

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