Describe how a contraction differs from a contracture
What will be an ideal response?
A contraction is the normal shortening of a muscle fiber as actin filaments slide between myosin filaments in response to an electrical impulse from a nerve. A contracture is an abnormal, fixed position of a muscle in which it shortens due to inactivity or paralysis and becomes immobile.
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A. with low birth weight. B. with mental impairment. C. born with anemia. D. addicted to nicotine.
A suffix that means porous is ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
All of the following are inhaled antigens that cause allergic rhinitis EXCEPT ________
A) polyp B) pollen C) animal dander D) mold
In the United States, who specifies the rights and responsibilities of the partners in a marriage?
A. religious organizations B. federal government C. city government D. state government