In which type of contraction does the muscle maintain a constant tension as it moves?
a. Isotonic
b. Isometric
c. Hypertonic
d. Hypotonic
Ans: a. Isotonic
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1. before the first missed menstrual period. 2. after the first missed menstrual period. 3. after the second missed menstrual period. 4. after the third missed menstrual period.
A resident is on bedrest. Before the person gets out of bed, you need to position her in:
a. Sims' position b. The lateral position c. The prone position d. Fowler's position