A female patient suffers from a muscular disease and cannot walk. Based on the fact she cannot ambulate, you should recognize that which of the following muscle types is affected?

a. Skeletal muscle
b. Involuntary muscle
c. Cardiac muscle
d. Smooth muscle


Answer: a

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