Explain why swimming is not generally recommended as an exercise to prevent osteoporosis.
What will be an ideal response?
Mechanical stress and gravity help to promote skeletal remodeling. Swimming is not considered a weight-bearing exercise. The water, not bones, supports the body's weight while swimming.
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A) Respiratory B) Reproductive C) Urinary D) Neurological
Which plexus gives rise to the sciatic nerve?
A. Sacral B. Brachial C. Cervical D. Lumbar E. Coccygeal
Which region of a growing bone contains the epiphyseal plate?
A. Diaphysis B. Proximal epiphysis C. Distal epiphysis D. Periphysis E. Metaphysis
The palatine tonsil is located
A. posterior to the opening of the auditory tube. B. on the superior posterior wall of the nasopharynx. C. at the base of the tongue. D. between the anterior and posterior faucial pillars.