The administration of a preventive drug is known as ________, from a Greek word meaning to keep guard before

Fill in the blank with the right word.


Answer: prophylaxis

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Which of the following is a voluntary muscle?

A) skeletal B) cardiac C) smooth D) motor

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Sharon is 24 years old. Her BMI is 23.4, her waist measures 27 inches, and her hips measure 36 inches. Your assessment of her body composition using a bioelectrical impedance analyzer indicates she has an 18% body fat. Which is the correct interpretation of this information?

A. BMI and waist-to-hip ratio indicate low disease risk, but her percent body fat is too low. B. Percent body fat and BMI are normal, but her waist-to-hip ratio is above desired levels. C. Waist-to-hip ratio and percent body fat are in a normal range, but her BMI is overweight. D. BMI, percent body fat, and waist-to-hip ratio all indicate in the normal/healthy range.

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Requirements for certification by the American Kinesiotherapy Association include all of the following except ________.

A. completion of 1000-hour clinical internship B. two years of experience as a trainer C. passing the national certification exam D. completion of specific course work requirements E. a degree in physical education or exercise science

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Also referred to as "bigorexia" or "reverse anorexia," muscle ____________________is a condition that primarily affects male bodybuilders

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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