Factors associated with increased longevity include all of the following EXCEPT:

(a) race (b) gender (c) economics (d) area of country where reside


ANSWER: D

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Peripheral neuropathy is damage to the nerves of the hands and lower legs as a result of diabetes mellitus. 2. Tetany is nerve irritability and painful muscle cramps resulting from too much calcium in the bloodstream. 3. Insulinoma is a pancreas tumor that secretes excessive amounts of insulin. 4. Acromegaly is a condition that affects children, causing enlargement of the bones of the head and extremities. 5. Diabetic retinopathy affects the blood vessels of the retina in diabetic patients.

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XT is the abbreviation for xerophthalmia

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which sexually transmitted infection has recently been implicated as a risk factor for coronary artery disease?

A) HPV infection B) HIV infection C) Gonorrhea D) Chlamydia

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Outline the roles and functions of a coach, an athletic trainer, and a team physician in providing health care to an athlete.

What will be an ideal response?

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