An injury to a ligament is known as a(n)

A. muscle tear.
B. sprain.
C. abrasion.
D. strain.


Answer: B

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A. setting priorities. B. breaking down long-term goals into short term ones. C. avoiding unstructured time. D. keeping track of tasks you put off.

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Which of the following is a contraindicated exercise?

A. double-leg lifts B. abdominal curls C. single-knee tuck to chest D. half-head rolls to the front E. sitting hamstring stretch

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An obese person burns fewer calories walking the same distance as a thin person

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the term hypocapnia?

A. hypo (over) + capn (breathing) + ia (condition) = heavy breathing B. hypo (over) + capn (carbon dioxide) + ia (condition) = excessive carbon dioxide C. hypo (under) + capn (carbon dioxide) + ia (condition) = insufficient carbon dioxide D. hypo (under) + capn (breathing) + ia (condition) = shallow breathing

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