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Ankle edema may be idicative of what condition?
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Congestive heart failure
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Anatomical position of the human body:
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Body is erect, feet together,upper limbs at side of body, palms of the hands facing forward,thumbs facing away from the body, fingers extended
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Which plane does elevation of the scapula occur in?
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Frontal plane
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What is dyslipidemia?
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An abnormal amount of lipids in the blood.
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What is one regular effect of exercise on dyslipidemia?
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Regular exercise can increase HDL cholesterol levels.
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What is one reason for the cool down phase?
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Prevents blood from pooling in the extremities.
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What are dynamic stretches?
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Dynamic stretching is ideal as the core of a warm-up routine for several reasons: It activates muscles you will use during your workout. For example, a lunge with a twist is a dynamic stretching exercise that engages your hips, legs, and core muscles. ... Dynamic stretchingimproves range of motion.Good for before walking or cycling or other steady state exercises.
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What are static stretches?
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Common method used to improve flexibility. Hold the position for a few seconds at peak tension.
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What is one difference between the seated and standing calf raise?
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Seated calf raise emphasize the soleus muscle, while the standing calf raise emphasizes the gastrocnemius muscle.
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Which group of muscles function to extend the hip joint?
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Gluteus maximus and hamstrings
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Protraction and retraction are characteristic of what joint?
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Scapulothoracic joint (shoulder blades)
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What is hypertension?
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High blood pressure is a condition in which the resting SBP or DBP or both is chronically elevated above the optimal or desired level.Stage 1 140-149 SBP 90-99 DBPStage 2 >160 >100
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What is normal blood pressure reading?
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,SBP <120DBP <80
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What is hypotension?
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Term for low BP
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What are normal cholesterol levels?
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HDL 60 or aboveLDL for women less than 50 for men less than 40
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