Which best describes a tendon?
a-a flexible tissue that acts as a shock absorber between bones
b-a somewhat elastic tissue that connects bone to either bone or cartilage
c-a flexible and compressible tissue that provides joint stability
d-a tough and elastic tissue that connects muscle to bone to move joints

Three of the statements below are true one is false. select the statement that is false. a. a decrease in glucose levels levels triggers an increase in secretion of glucagon by the pancreas. b. high cortisol levels generally cause a decrease in gnrh secretion by the hypothalamus. c. high estrogen levels in the blood will tend to decrease secretion of lh and fsh by the anterior pituitary. d. high igf-1 levels in the blood will tend to decrease growth hormone secretion by the anterior pituitary.

A32-year-old woman presents for a routine gynecological exam. she has been married for 5 years and plans to start a family with her husband in the near future. her first menstrual period was at the age of 11. she is in a 28/4 cycle with no irregularities or discomfort. at age 18, she had an induced abortion and has used oral contraceptives since then. in the recto-vaginal exam, you palpate a mass on the left side. an ultrasound confirms a complex cystic tumor 6cm in diameter on the left ovary. there is no free fluid in the pelvis. there is no family history of any malignant tumors. what is your therapeutic approach?

If you feel pain while stretching, you should do any of the following except: a. stretch farther. b. back off the stretch. c. find an alternative. d. stop stretching.