In Which Disorder Do Bones Become Enlarged, Deformed, and Weak

question 40

Multiple Choice

In which disorder do bones become enlarged, deformed, and weak?

• A) Osteogenesis imperfecta
• B) Osteoporosis
• C) Paget's disease
• D) Scoliosis
• E) Kyphosis

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Definitions:

Stretch Reflex Tests

Diagnostic tests that assess the muscle stretch reflexes, evaluating the functioning of the nervous system by tapping certain tendons.

Brain

The central organ of the human nervous system, responsible for processing sensory data, regulating physical functions, and facilitating cognitive abilities such as thought and emotion.

Plantar Reflex

A reflex elicited when the sole of the foot is stimulated, causing the toes to point downward.

Dorsiflexion

The movement that brings the top of the foot toward the shin, decreasing the angle between the dorsum of the foot and the leg.