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Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE) -Answer Medication that slows (inhibits) the activity of the enzyme, which decreases the production of angiotensin II. As a result, blood vessels enlarge or dilate, and blood pressure is reduced. Statin -Answer A class of drugs often prescribed by doctors to help lower cholesterol levels in the blood. By lowering the levels, they help prevent heart attacks and stroke. Beta blocker -Answer Beta blockers significantly decrease resting and exercise heart rate. They are medications that reduce your blood pressure. They work by blocking the effects of the hormone epinephrine, also known as adrenaline. They cause your heart to beat more slowly and with less force, which lowers blood pressure. Diuretic -Answer Also called water pills, they are medications designed to increase the amount of water and salt expelled from the body as urine. They're often prescribed to help treat high blood pressure The applied load exceeds the failure tolerance of the tissue -Answer Injury or failure of a tissue occurs. The primary ergonomic risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders? -Answer Force, repetition and postures