A Study Over a 10-Year Period Showed That a Certain

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Multiple Choice

A study over a 10-year period showed that a certain mammogram test had a 50 percent rate of false positives. This indicates that:

• A)about half the tests indicated cancer.
• B)about half the tests missed a cancer that exists.
• C)about half the tests showed a cancer that didn't exist.
• D)about half the women tested actually had no cancer.

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Definitions:

Flexibility Exercise

Physical activities designed to improve the range of motion of muscles and joints, often involving stretching.

Joint Capsule

A sac-like structure that surrounds a joint, providing the joint with stability and keeping the synovial fluid that lubricates the joint contained.

Frozen Shoulder

A condition characterized by stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint, leading to a decreased range of motion.

Stiffness

A physical condition in which muscles feel tight and movement is restricted, often resulting from exercise, injury, or long periods of inactivity.