Define joint ill

What will be an ideal response?


Occurs when bacteria enters the newborn's body through the umbilical opening and settles in the joints, resulting in lameness.

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Which of the following normally occurs when a doctor's reflex hammer taps a patient's patellar tendon?

A. Alpha motor neurons stimulate contraction of extrafusal fibers in extensor muscles. B. Alpha motor neurons stimulate contraction of intrafusal fibers in extensor muscles. C. Golgi tendon organs in the patellar tendon stimulate the contraction of extrafusal fibers of extensor muscles. D. Alpha motor neurons that innervate ipsilateral flexor muscles are stimulated. E. Inhibitory interneurons reduce action potential firing in alpha motor neurons to extrafusal fibers of extensor muscles.

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What kind of skin cancer will often appear as a darkly pigmented spot?

A. Basal cell carcinoma B. Squamous cell carcinoma C. Lymphoma D. Melanoma

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On a field trip you discover a skeleton with the following characteristics: the acetabulum is directed laterally, the ischial spine points medially, and the angle inferior to the pubic symphysis is less than 90 degrees. The long bones of the arms and legs are relatively light and show epiphyseal plates. This skeleton is probably from

A) a young male. B) a young female. C) an elderly male. D) an elderly female. E) an infant male.

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