What is an electromyography?

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An electromyography is a diagnostic procedure to diagnose muscle disease or nerve damage. A needle electrode inserted into a muscle records electrical activity as the muscle contracts and relaxes. The electrical activity is displayed as waveforms on an oscilloscope screen and permanently recorded on paper as an electromyogram.

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A) ?ileectomy B) ?diverticulectomy C) ?gastrectomy D) ?colectomy

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The regulatory nutrients include ____

a. meat and dairy products b. sugars and soluble fiber c. starches and dietary fiber d. minerals and water e. protein and carbohydrates

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Graph y = -2x - 1 using tables.

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Partial or complete paralysis is ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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