Ahuman’s knee joint is best described as
a cartilaginous joint because it has a medium range of motion, has ligaments for stability, and has cartilage for shock absorption and flexibility.
a synovial joint because it is highly moveable, allows for flexibility, has ligaments for stability, and has cartilage for protection of the articulating bones.
a cartilaginous joint because it is highly moveable, allows for flexibility, has ligaments for stability, and has cartilage for shock absorption.
a synovial joint because it has cartilage for protection and because it is tightly held together by ligaments to keep the articulating bones stationary so they do not break.

Match each of the life stages below to the sentence that best describes it. an answer may be used more than once. young people establish an identity separate from that of their parents and turn to peers for support and acceptance; rejection by peers poses a major threat to adjustment. some common threats to adjustment include children leaving home, physical changes that require one to slow down, and failure to meet earlier goals. gross motor, fine motor, and language skills develop rapidly; changes in family schedule or child-care professional can create anxiety. those who are financially secure and reasonably healthy may enjoy retirement, travel, and socializing; others may find the loss of friends, a job, and financial instability frightening. children who have developed their physical, intellectual, and social skills are able to adjust to new situations, but children who lack basic skills can be threatened by school pressures and conflicts with others. new experiences and responsibilities include beginning college or a job, establishing a home, marrying, and starting a family. separation anxiety can occur when a child enters a new day care facility or school. the child may cry, claim to be sick, or beg to go home. a. early childhood b. middle childhood c. adolescence d. young adulthood e. middle adulthood f. senescence

Which describes the effect of prolonged stress on blood pressure? it causes blood pressure to decrease. it has little or no effect on blood pressure. it causes the heart to pump with more force. it causes blood pressure to increase.

Awoman comes to your genetic counseling center because she knows that huntington disease occurs in members of her family. her paternal grandfather was afflicted, but so far her father shows no symptoms. her two great-great grandmothers on her father's side were healthy well into their 90s, and one of her great-great grandfathers died of unknown causes at 45. testing for huntington disease is extremely expensive, but she is concerned that she may fall victim to this disease and wants to plan her life accordingly. after examining her pedigree you advise her to