Acute hypothermia is caused by __________.

A. rapid loss of body heat
B. prolonged exposure to cold temperatures
C. excessive drug/alcohol consumption
D. cold weather


Ans: A. rapid loss of body heat

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You're working in a large corporation that has a fitness facility on site. You have a group exercise class, which is expressly designed for previously sedentary beginners. Which statement is correct?

A. Interval training may allow these individuals to accumulate a greater total volume of physical activity than continuous training at a lower intensity. B. Continuous training is the only form of activity that would be appropriate for this group. C. If these individuals are over age 40 they should not do interval training. D. Interval training would only be appropriate for this group after they have reached a high level of fitness.

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Acute leukemia commonly affects:

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