Which of the Following Defines Muscle Atrophy

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following defines muscle atrophy?

• A) loss of muscle size and strength
• B) muscle cramps arising from insufficient warm-up
• C) muscle spasms resulting from too-rapid progressive overloading
• D) alterations in heart muscle contractions when first initiating a fitness program

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Definitions:

Psychodynamic Therapist

A therapist who applies psychodynamic theories, focusing on unconscious processes as they are manifested in a person's present behavior.

Unconscious Defense Mechanisms

Psychological strategies employed by the unconscious mind to protect an individual from anxiety and unacceptable thoughts and feelings.

Dependence

A situation where an individual relies on a substance, activity, or another person for normal functioning or well-being, often leading to a compulsive or needy behavior pattern.

Psychodynamic Therapy

A therapeutic approach designed to explore the psychological forces underlying an individual's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.