What is the difference between atrophy and hypertrophy, and how can they occur?

What will be an ideal response?


Atrophy is the wasting away of muscle due to a lack of use. Hypertrophy is the buildup of muscle tissue that can occur from exercise.

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a. Match test b. Fire test c. Flame susceptibility test d. Flash test

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What is the approximate normal CaO2 – CO2 in a healthy adult at rest?

a. 5 ml/dl b. 15 ml/dl c. 20 ml/dl d. 250 ml/dl

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List four key elements of the procedure for reporting incidents

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In a hospital setting, what document is the equivalent of the assessment and plan that is collected as part of a SOAP note in an outpatient record?

A. procedure note B. progress note C. history and physical D. discharge summary

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