Lack of Weight-Bearing and Skeletal Muscle Activity for a Prolonged

question 1

Multiple Choice

Lack of weight-bearing and skeletal muscle activity for a prolonged period leads to:

• A) bone demineralization.
• B) lengthening of tendons and ligaments.
• C) decreased skeletal muscle mass.
• D) A and C

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