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. mitosis is too infrequent. B. the cell cycle runs backward. C. the cell cycle stops. D. mitosis is too frequent.

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Which organ is NOT found in the thoracic cavity?

A) heart B) primary bronchi C) lung D) liver

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What helps complete lipid digestion by emulsifying fats?

A. Lipase B. Bile C. Mucus D. None of these are correct.

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If you have had chickenpox once, you will not get chickenpox again. This is an example of ________.

A. natural passive immunity B. natural active immunity C. artificial active immunity D. artificial passive immunity

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