Match each term with the appropriate description or definition.

A. Testosterone
B. range of motion (ROM)
C. osteoporosis
D. eccentric contraction
E. agonist muscle
F. concentric contraction


A. male sex hormone
B. full range at which a joint can move
C. decrease in bone mineral density
D. muscle lengthens as it contracts
E. responsible for movement of a bone
F. muscle shortens as it contracts

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A. decreases the risk of high blood pressure. B. decreases the risk of high cholesterol. C. increases the risk of metabolic syndrome. D. increases the risk of osteoporosis.

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Why is the term "patient" used in the pharmacy setting?

What will be an ideal response?

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