Which of the following is likely to develop when a leg is immobilized in a cast?
A) contracture
B) muscle hypertrophy
C) muscle atrophy
D) increased osteoblastic activity
Answer: C) muscle atrophy
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A. Lamellated corpuscles B. Ruffini corpuscles C. Arrector pili corpuscles D. Tactile corpuscles E. Krause bulbs
Which condition is associated with a paralysis of facial muscles on one side of the face that often disappears spontaneously after three to five weeks?
A. Tic douloureux B. Bell palsy C. Meningitis D. A stroke E. Aphasia
The two-layered serous membrane around the heart is called the
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A _______ is a congenital anomaly that results in skin discoloration due to blood vessels that proliferate and form a benign tumor
Fill in the blank with correct word.