A patient with paraplegia must exercise his muscles daily to prevent a reduction in muscle size and strength known as:
A) atrophy
B) ankylosis
C) ataxia
D) tenodynia
A
Explanation: The suffix -plegia means "paralysis." An individual with paraplegia presents with muscle weakness; if not exercised, the muscles will lose mass, resulting in a- ("without") trophy ("development").
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