Which procedure is an example of neurolysis?
a. Anterior cruciate ligament repair
b. Arthrodesis
c. Carpal tunnel repair
d. Bunionectomy
ANS: C
Carpal tunnel syndrome is the entrapment of the median nerve. A carpal tunnel repair frees the nerve from surrounding structures and restores sensation and function.
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The differences between slow and fast muscle fibers are that
a. slow fibers contract slowly with strong contractions and fatigue more quickly. Fast fibers contract quickly with weak contractions and are fatigue resistant. b. slow fibers contract slowly with weak contractions and are fatigue resistant. Fast fibers contract quickly with strong contractions and fatigue more quickly. c. slow fibers contract slowly with weak contractions and are fatigue resistant. Fast fibers contract slowly with sustained contractions and are fatigue resistant. d. slow fibers contract quickly with weak contractions and are fatigue resistant. Fast fibers contract slowly with sustained contractions and fatigue more quickly.
The biopharmaceutical drug Leukine is used to treat:
A) Gaucher's disease. B) Neutropenia. C) Rheumatoid arthritis. D) Parkinson's disease.
Informed consent is the same as implied consent
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Administration of multiple vaccines carries a much higher risk for serious adverse side effects as compared to the receipt of one vaccine.
a. true b. false