Discuss the role of aspirin in heart disease prevention
Can lower risk of first heart attack in men (not women).
Reduces risk of stroke in women.
Taken under a physician's direction.
People with a history of ulcers, stroke, and liver or kidney problems may be advised to avoid aspirin.
Taking aspirin should not be considered a substitute for a healthy lifestyle.
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Prostaglandins secreted by the placenta help to widen and thin the cervix as labor begins. They cause smooth muscle fibers in the cervix to dilate and the collagen fibers to break down. This process of dilatation and effacement is known as cervical ______
Fill in the blank with the right word.
A daily energy expenditure of 200 calories through physical activity is the equivalent of approximately _____ pounds of fat per year
a. 12 b. 21 c. 31 d. 52
Hypoadrenalism is also known as:
A) dwarfism B) Addison disease C) Cushing syndrome D) Graves disease
The prefix for down is:
A. Supra- B. Peri- C. Inter- D. Cata-