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Regina wants to consume some healthy protein 20 minutes before she heads out on an eight-mile run. What is her BEST choice for a pre-workout snack?

A
a peanut butter bar
B
a chicken sandwich
C
a hamburger
D
a pork chop
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Jeff has injured his acromion process. How will this MOST likely affect his body?

A
He will have difficulty swallowing food.
B
He will have difficulty throwing a ball.
C
He will have difficulty digesting food.
D
He will have difficulty kicking a ball.
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“I want to have six-pack abs,” Jen announces. “Well, I want to have eight-pack abs,” responds Micah. Although they will need to exercise all abdominal muscles to build this kind of strength, which muscle will MOST likely need to be worked if Jen and Micah want to meet their specific goals?

A
the rectus abdominus
B
the transversus abdominus
C
the external obliques
D
the internal obliques
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How are the ribs attached to the vertebrae?

A
ligaments
B
tendons
C
muscles
D
bones
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Sam is having trouble absorbing vital nutrients and eliminating waste. Which body part will the doctor MOST likely investigate to help determine the cause of Sam’s issues?

A
spleen
B
lungs
C
intestines
D
heart
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Olivia has been trying an extreme diet based on consuming only protein for almost every meal and snack. She also isn’t drinking enough water. Her doctor tells her she needs to find more balance and nutrients in her diet before she causes harm to her organs. Which organ is MOST likely to suffer if she continues to overconsume protein and under consume water?

A
kidneys
B
stomach
C
liver
D
spleen
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Ms. Giannotti is teaching a lesson about blood infections. What is MOST likely to be one of her topics?

A
How to Prevent Sepsis
B
Treating Pneumothorax
C
The Dangers of Hyperthermia
D
Symptoms of Bradycardia
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Huda has pleurisy. What does this MOST likely mean for Huda?

A
Huda cannot stand without assistance.
B
Huda feels stomach acid in the esophagus.
C
Huda has pain when breathing.
D
Huda is unable to digest food.
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Jacqueline injured the most anterior portion of her scapula. What did she injure?

A
the acromion process
B
the jugular notch
C
the coracoid process
D
the costal notch
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Shawn is vitamin D deficient. What can MOST likely help Shawn get the vitamin D needed?

A
consume a large amount of calcium daily
B
spend 20 minutes in the sun every day
C
take insulin every few hours
D
add more meats to his pre-workout meals
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How many ribs typically exist in the human body?

A
32 (2 sets of 16)
B
28 (2 sets of 14)
C
24 (2 sets of 12)
D
20 (2 sets of 10)
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Monica’s doctors state that she has a condition known as Athlete’s Heart. What is MOST likely happening in this situation?

A
Monica’s heart is growing too big.
B
Monica is not doing enough cardio.
C
Monica’s pericardium is oversized.
D
Monica’s heart pumps more blood fewer times.
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The spleen is classified as a gland instead of an organ because it makes and releases hormones.

A
True
B
False
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Mr. Martinez is experiencing cardiac tamponade. What is MOST likely happening?

A
His lung is unable to exchange gases.
B
His liver is no longer functioning.
C
His spleen is not recycling enough red blood cells.
D
His heart cannot properly contract.
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Before her big race, Michelle became very anxious and started breathing quickly. She wasn’t able to catch her breath. Her teammates talked her through the situation and eventually got her to calm down. What does Michelle’s experience in this scenario BEST demonstrate?

A
hyperventilation
B
hyperglycemia
C
hypertension
D
hyperthermia
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After a scan of his body, Bruce is told that he has damaged some alveoli. What does this MOST likely mean?

A
His body will have difficulty distributing hormones.
B
Bruce will not be able to stand up without help.
C
His heart will not work effectively.
D
Bruce will have a hard time breathing.
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Enrique is doing a presentation on the abdominal muscles. His teacher looks at his slides in advance and tells him he needs to change three of his four statements because they are incorrect. Which of his statements is the ONLY one that is accurate?

A
There are six sets of muscles in the abdominal region.
B
They are weaker muscles that all serve the same function.
C
Their fibers come together in a tendon to attach to a bone.
D
They consist of paper thin sheets of muscle tissue.
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Adult-onset diabetes is a condition where the kidneys are worn out due to overuse.

A
True
B
False
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Lionel went to the hospital with chest pain. The doctor ran some tests, gave him some antacids, and released him an hour later with no further treatment. What MOST likely caused Lionel’s chest pain?

A
pleurisy
B
indigestion
C
damage to the costocartilage
D
bruised ribs
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Injuries to the abdominal muscles occur most frequently due to incorrect body positioning in workouts.

A
True
B
False

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