A variety of factors, ranging from heredity to environment to behavior, have played a role in the increase in overweight and obesity. Name five of these factors identified in Personal Health.

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Granulomas of tuberculosis and gummas of syphilis contain several cell types, but gummas also contain some cells that are not found in other granulomas. Which are those cells?

A. T lymphocytes B. macrophages C. multinucleated giant cells D. plasma cells E. fibroblasts

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

1. The Framingham Study has given us much of the information linking heredity, environment, and lifestyle factors to chronic diseases. 2. There are nine dimensions of wellness. 3. Healthy People 2020 is a national publication written by physical education and fitness professionals. 4. The wellness lifestyle is an integrated living pattern with eight dimensions. 5. Among industrialized countries in the world, the United States is ranked in the top 5 in "healthy life expectancy."

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Recent evidence suggests that the optimum speed of movement

A. increases as the power output decreases. B. increases as the power output increases. C. remains constant as the power output increases. D. decreases as the power output increases.

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The capacity for doing work that a body possesses because of its height or position is called what?

A. potential energy B. moment of inertia C. kinetic energy D. mechanical power

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