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 _______ 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.
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
What will be an ideal response?
This receptor detects continuous deep pressure and distortion of the skin.
A. Lamellated corpuscles B. Ruffini corpuscles C. Arrector pili corpuscles D. Tactile corpuscles E. Krause bulbs