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What is an intrinsic risk factor?
An intrisic risk factor is something you choose to do that may cause injury
How do you prevent intrinsic risk factor?
don't play sports
Where does the absorption of vitamin B12 occur?
The vitamin B12 is a very important nutrient; it lowers risk of stroke, heart disease, cancer, Parkinson's, and Alzheimer's disease. The vitamin begins to absorb in the mouth, in contrast to most nutrients.
Is smoking an intrinsic risk factor?
yes because it inhibits the body and so the the cannot function at the full potential
Is pelvic tilt a risk factor for athletic injuries?
A pelvic tilt can be a risk factor in athletes. It can compromise muscle performance and lead to a number of lower limb problems.
What is a synonym for risk factor?
risk factor
How is postural defects an intrinsic risk factors?
i don't have a ducking clue!
What is a risk factor to the muscular system?
what is the risk factor of the muscular system
Lack of intrinsic factor?
DefinitionIntrinsic factor is a natural substance normally found in the stomach. You need this substance to absorb vitamin B12 from foods.A lack of intrinsic factor leads to pernicious anemia and vitamin B12 deficiency, which can cause anemia and brain and nervous system (neurological) problems.Alternative NamesIntrinsic factor - lack ofCauses, incidence, and risk factorsBabies that are born without intrinsic factor cannot properly absorb vitamin B12 starting around age 6 months. Children who have the juvenile type of lack of intrinsic factor tend to show signs and symptoms after age 10.Older adults get pernicious anemia, which is caused by a lack of intrinsic factor production. This is usually due to an autoimmune disease that causes the stomach lining to waste away (atrophy). The stomach lining is where intrinsic factor is usually made.ReferencesAntony AC. Megaloblastic anemias. In: Hoffman R, Benz EJ, Shattil SS, et al., eds. Hematology: Basic Principles and Practice. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Churchill Livingstone; 2008:chap 39.
Anything that increases the chance of disease or injury?
A risk factor.
What is the definition of Risk Factor?
controllable risk factors
What risk factor confers the highest percentage of all cancer deaths?
Ultimately, heredity (genetics) is the greatest risk factor of them all. However, the greatest behavioral risk factor is smoking.
