A disease that involves inflammation of the joints is called:
A) arthritis.
B) bursitis.
C) kyphosis.
D) osteoporosis.
A
Explanation: A) Correct.
B) Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa.
C) Kyphosis is a humpback condition.
D) Osteoporosis is loss of bone density.
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A) selective estrogen receptor modulator drugs B) NSAIDS C) bone resorption inhibitor drugs D) calcium supplements
The ____ stage of the transtheoretical model of change requires the most commitment of time and energy
a. action b. maintenance c. preparation d. contemplation e. precontemplation
What type of exercise can increase bone density and lower the risk of osteoporosis?
a. weight-bearing b. stop and start c. anaerobic d. aerobic
Which of the following is TRUE concerning the effects of exercise on the menstrual cycle?
A. Amenorrhea is more common in female athletes than in the general population of women. B. Both physiological and psychological factors may cause menstrual abnormalities. C. The female athlete triad involves an eating disorder, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis. D. Exercise may decrease women's lifetime exposure to estrogen and decrease the risk of breast and reproductive cancer. E. All of the statements are true.