Bob Has Been Sedentary for Several Years

question 19

Multiple Choice

Bob has been sedentary for several years. As a New Year's resolution, he starts an intense exercise program, but after three months he stops exercising completely. What was the likely effect of the program on his heart mass while he was exercising, and what is the most likely outcome a year later?

• A) His heart mass most likely increased during the exercise program and has remained at the same larger size.
• B) His heart mass most likely increased during the exercise program and then decreased to its previous size.
• C) His heart mass most likely decreased during the exercise program and has remained at the same smaller size.
• D) His heart mass most likely decreased during the exercise program and has increased to its previous size.

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Definitions:

Compulsive Craving

An uncontrollable and intense desire for a particular substance or experience, often associated with addiction.

Addiction

Compulsive drug craving and use, despite adverse consequences.

Psychological Dependence

A condition where an individual feels emotionally or mentally attached to a substance or behavior, often leading to an insatiable craving for it.

Tolerance

The diminishing effect with regular use of the same dose of a drug, requiring the user to take larger and larger doses before experiencing the drug’s effect.