achondroplasia : Literally, “without __________ formation”; genetic disease that causes dwarfism.

Fill in the missing word in the definition for the key term.


cartilage

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A) ureterral B) pyelitis C) nephrolithiasis D) hemodialysis

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The inner layer of the lining of the heart is called the:

A) endocardium. B) epicardium. C) pericardium. D) myocardium.

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End-stage renal disease, or ESRD, is a ________ disease if not treated.

A. mild B. severe C. fatal D. moderate

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Kate is a healthy 65-year-old female who is interested in increasing her physical activity. Which of the following workouts would meet the minimum recommendations for her age group?

A) a 30-minute walk on the treadmill four days per week B) strength-training exercises twice a week C) a combination of strength-training exercises twice a week and walking 30 minutes a day five times a week D) a 20-minute jog twice a week and stretching twice a week

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