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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The term automaticity refers to a cell's capability of:

A) responding promptly to electrical stimuli. B) generating an electrical impulse from one cell to another. C) generating an electrical impulse on their own. D) contraction or shortening an impulse.

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The therapist has been requested to obtain a P0.1 measurement from a patient who is being mechanically ventilated. Which of the following conditions are requirements for this measurement?

A. The patient must be sedated and paralyzed. B. The patient may be either breathing spontaneously or by controlled mechanical ventilation. C. The patient must be breathing spontaneously. D. This maneuver cannot be performed on a mechanically ventilated patient.

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Which of the following is the recommended percentage of total daily fat calories of an average person?

a. 5 b. 10–15 c. 25-30 d. 50–60

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If a dental patient suffers an asthma attack and the bronchodilator does not provide relief, it may be necessary for the dentist to administer ____ intravenously.

A. immunomodulators B. antihistamines C. cortisol D. epinephrine

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