Which is true about ballistic stretching exercises? They are a good type of stretch for a beginner.

They can increase the risk of injury.

They allow the muscles to adjust and relax.

They can decrease the risk of injury.

Sally is a 43-year-old mother of two who has gained 50 pounds over the past 5 years. she is 64 inches tall and weighs 180 pounds with a bmi of 30.8. her waist circumference is 37 inches. she acknowledges that she is not as physically active as she would like to be. she also notes how recent stresses in her life have affected her sleep and seem to have triggered her appetite for sweets and comfort foods. sally's father recently died from complications of type 2 diabetes, and her mother and sisters are overweight. sally says she is very motivated to "not get diabetes" and is disturbed that her recent physical exam revealed mildly elevated blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol levels. 1. sally stated that recent stresses in her life are affecting her sleep and seemed to have triggered her appetite for sweets and comfort foods. which of the following statements would be best to explain why her lack of sleep has increased her appetite? a. lack of sleep decreases ghrelin levels. b. levels of neuropeptide y, a brain chemical that causes carbohydrate cravings, are high and may contribute to her sleep problems. c. the satiety hormone leptin increases with lack of sleep. d. lack of sleep increases uncoupling protein. e. lack of sleep increases levels of ghrelin which stimulates appetite and decreases levels of leptin which decreases appetite.

What hormones (at least three) are responsible for human growth and development and what do they do? describe what menstruation is and how it relates to reproduction. what are common emotional and physical challenges that arise during transition from child to adult? include and describe at least three challenges. what steps can you take to ease your own transition and be sensitive to others when they experience theirs? analyze the role of hormones in growth and development. how does this relate to your own personal health?

Scientists believe that differences in cause hot, plastic-like rock in the asthenosphere to rise toward earth's surface. a. density c. weight b. magnetism d. composition select the best answer from the choices provided