Define each of the following terms:

myasthenia


muscle weakness or lack of strength

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Which one of the following is a beta1 sympathetic (adrenergic) effect?

A) Bronchodilation B) Increased heart rate C) Vasodilation D) Vasoconstriction

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When an elderly individual is injured, deterioration of compensatory mechanisms in the patient can result in:

A) A rapid onset of shock B) Resistant hypertension C) Agitation D) Chronic depression

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Finishing burs are color coded for easy identification. A yellow band indicates 8 and 12 blades on the finishing bur

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What does the term "sarcopenia" describe?

a. Absence of muscle cells b. Fatigue of muscle cells c. Age-related loss in skeletal muscle d. Muscles that are unable to contract

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