Stress Fractures of the ____________________ Occur Most Often in Runners

question 35

Short Answer

Stress fractures of the ____________________ occur most often in runners and dancers.

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Definitions:

RNA

Ribonucleic acid, a nucleic acid present in all living cells, playing a role in protein synthesis and the transmission of genetic information.

Polypeptide

An organic linear polymer comprised of numerous amino-acid residues linked in a sequence, which constitutes a portion of or an entire protein molecule.

MRNA

Messenger RNA, a type of RNA that carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where proteins are synthesized.

Surface Area

The total area of the external layer or surface of an object or body, often relevant in processes such as absorption and evaporation.