Which term means abnormal softening of cartilage?
A) costochondritis
B) chondromalacia
C) chondroma
D) osteochondroma
B
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A. cave, swelling B. swelling C. drooping D. varicosity E. water
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A) bacterial B) yeast C) viral D) fungal
Which of the following is TRUE concerning the harmful effects of stress?
A. Seventy-five to 90 percent of visits to doctor's offices are stress related. B. When individuals are stressed, telomeres shorten faster and accelerate the aging process. C. Seventy percent of college students get insufficient sleep. D. The telltale sign of individuals who are the worst Type As are the people who interrupt conversations. E. All of the answers are correct.
Which of the following is TRUE about someone has a waist-to-hip ratio of .75?
A. If this is a man, he has an increased risk for coronary heart disease. B. If this is a woman, she has an increased risk for coronary artery disease. C. This person's waist is bigger than his or her hips. D. This is a safe, healthy waist-to-hip ratio. E. This person could have a waist measurement of 32 inches and a hip measurement of 38 inches.