Protective equipment is very helpful when playing sports because it minimizes the chance of getting hurt. With the protection you could still get hurt. One example of protective equipment is a helmet, it protects your head for the most part but you could still get a concussion even while wearing the helmet, but it prevents you from breaking your skull. so you would rather end up with a possible concussion instead by wearing the helmet
<span>Abuse happens when people cross that line and drink or use drugs at a level that causes problems in one or more areas of their lives. :)</span>
The answer is obviously D.
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