PT105.S2.Q23

PrepTest 105 - Section 2 - Question 23

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Summary

Chronic back pain is often caused by a damaged spinal disk. Usually, pain develops long after the damage occurs. To further this point, it is estimated that a significant number of people have a damaged disk but no chronic pain. For these people, pain usually develops due to muscle weakness caused by a lack of exercise.

Strongly Supported Conclusions

A lack of exercise can contribute to the onset of chronic back pain.

Exercise may play a role in preventing chronic back pain.

Many people have damaged disks, but do not experience chronic pain.

A damaged spinal disk does not necessarily mean one will experience chronic pain.

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23.

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a

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b

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c

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d

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e

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