Trophic changes after denervation include which of the following?

A. Muscle atrophy
B. Shiny skin
C. Brittleness of fingernails and toenails
D. A and B
E. All of the above


ANS: E
Rationale: Tropic changes after denervation include muscle atrophy, shiny skin, and brittleness of fingernails and toenails.

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