Explain why the joints of the hips, knees, and lower back and the joints of the fingers and toes are the first to have signs of osteoarthritis, and what those signs are

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: The weightbearing joints (hips, knees, and lower back), as well as those joints that are used constantly (fingers and toes), are the first to exhibit signs of osteoarthritis, which include pain, inflammation, and swelling.

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A) 4 B) 9 C) 7 D) 8

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With HIIT, depending on the volume of training, it takes ____ hours for the body to return to its "normal" resting metabolic rate

a. 2 to 4 b. 4 to 8 c. 8 to 12 d. 12 to 24 e. 24 to 72

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Teachers are expected to be able to show that their students are meeting state and national ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following will NOT increase aerobic intensity?

a. hyperventilating b. a higher step aerobics bench c. greater amplitude of movement d. deeper water (water aerobics) e. greater use of the arms

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