NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
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Question
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Which of the following describes atrophy
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loss of voluntary muscle movement
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destruction of neuron covering resulting in weakness
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decrease in muscle mass size
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Muscle atrophy is the wasting (thinning) or loss of muscle tissue.
Detailed explanation-2: -Atrophy is a term that describes the wasting away of cell tissue. On a larger scale, atrophy can see a reduction in the size and function of a muscle or limb. This process if often gradual and chronic, if not permanent.
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