Shaquille Needs to Lose Some Weight and Has Recently Enrolled

question 14

Multiple Choice

Shaquille needs to lose some weight and has recently enrolled in a local Weight Watchers program.For the past month,he has also been taking walks in the evening and doing sit-ups in the mornings.Shaquille seems to be at the ____ stage of readiness.

• A) contemplation
• B) preparation
• C) action
• D) maintenance

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Definitions:

Vertebral Laminae

The vertebral laminae are flattened plates of bone originating from the pedicles of the vertebral arch, forming the posterior part of the vertebral foramen.

Coccyx

The coccyx, commonly known as the tailbone, is the small, triangular bone at the bottom of the spine, consisting of several fused vertebrae.

Vertebral Column

The flexible column formed by a series of bones called vertebrae, extending from the skull to the pelvis, and playing a key role in support and motion.

Vertebral Column

The series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the lower back, encasing the spinal cord and providing structural support.