Question

Bursitis can affect many joints and can be caused by a numerous sporting activities, such as cycling, tennis, and long-distance running. Explain what bursitis is and what characteristics the mentioned sporting activities have in common?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

oh ok

Answer 3

what do you know first off?

Answer 4

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No answer choices, it is asking to " `Explain` what bursitis is and what characteristics the mentioned sporting activities have in common "

Answer 5

Old question, answering to close

Bursitis ---> bursa/bursae (fluid-filled sacs between your bones/muscles/joints) + itis (inflammation). Putting them together: bursitis inflammation of the bursa. If you look at the activities mentioned (cycling, tennis, long-distance running) they involve repetitive motion that causes friction to the bursae, and can cause them to be inflamed.

I've actually had this before, it's p. painful but treatable if you rest the affected area.

References: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bursitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20353242