A friend told you about a cousin born with shortened quadriceps muscles. She asked you how this would affect the child and whether there is a way to correct the condition. How would this affect the child? What would you tell her about treatment?

Which of the following defines scoliosis? a. a posture disorder characterized by the shoulders being rounded and the back hunched b. a posture disorder in which the spine curves up the back like a snake c. a posture disorder characterized by excessive curvature or arch in the lower back d. none of the above

Which of the following viruses would most likely have reverse transcriptase? a) an rna-based lytic virusb) an rna-based lysogenic virusc) a dna-based lytic virusd) a dna-based lysogenic virus

Mason joined the water polo team at his school. as part of his conditioning, mason's coach requires a 25-minute run during practice. mason's heart rate reaches 125 beats per minute, but his target heart rate zone is 138—183 beats per minute. what should mason do to get the most benefit for his heart? increase the amount of time he runs increase the speed at which he runs decrease the amount of time he runs decrease the speed at which he runs