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Any activity that includes intentional sexual contact for the purpose of sexual arousal.  

Synergistic reaction is a phenomenon that occurs when various drugs are taken in combination, and the cumulative effect is greater than the effects of the drugs when taken separately.  

Static exercise is exercise in which the muscle contracts but does not change in length and little or no movement occurs. For example, if you push your palms together hard, your pectorals will contract but your arms will not move.  

Static flexibility refers to the range of motion you can achieve through a slow controlled stretch, as in a sitting hamstring stretch that you hold for 15 to 30 seconds.  

Spiritual dimension is the dimension of wellness that involves looking within and exploring one’s values and beliefs to discover a source of inner strength and serenity. It includes the ongoing search for personal meaning and purpose in life. Exhibiting honesty and having a clear sense of right and wrong are signs of spiritual wellness.  

Societal norms are the behaviors or practices expected in a culture and accepted and supported by its members. The practice of giving candy in heart- shaped boxes on Valentine’s Day is an example of an American cultural norm.  

Social dimension is the dimension of wellness that deals with the ability to get along with other people regardless of their race, ethnic background, or beliefs. It involves appreciating the uniqueness of others, as well as demonstrating a sensitivity to the needs of others.  

Slow-twitch (BT) muscle fibers have good endurance but low power. They are recruited mainly in endurance-type activities.  

Secondary risk factors contribute to the development of CHD but not as directly as do primary risk factors.  

A Jungian term for a connecting principle that he thought would give meaning to a series of causal coincidences, as for example the frequent recurrence of a particular number over a short span of time. Carl Gustav Jung thought that these coincidences were meaningful and would not accept that they could happen in accordance with…