What condition results if muscles are not used, such as when immobilized in a cast for healing a broken bone?
A) hypertrophy
B) lordosis
C) atrophy
D) spina bifida
E) scoliosis
C
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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The gastroesophageal sphincter is normally closed to prevent
a. air from entering the esophagus during breathing b. gastric contents from refluxing into the esophagus c. vomiting d. esophageal leaking into the stomach e. food from entering the pharynx
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A collection of nerve cell bodies within the peripheral nervous system is a:
a. ganglion b. nucleus c. tract d. plexus
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The three forms of matter are:
A. air, water, and solids. B. solids, liquids, and gases. C. blood, bone, and air. D. vapor, water, and solid.
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