Shortening of Connective Tissue May Result from Injury or Immobilization

question 10

Multiple Choice

Shortening of connective tissue may result from injury or immobilization. The viscoelastic properties of muscle, tendon, and ligament are also affected. How does heat affect the viscosity (thickness or resistance to movement) and elastic properties of connective tissue?

• A)It increases viscosity and increases the elastic properties.
• B)It decreases viscosity and decreases the elastic properties.
• C)It increases viscosity and decreases the elastic properties.
• D)It decreases viscosity and increases the elastic properties.

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Definitions:

Behavioral Medicine

A field that combines psychological and physical interventions to treat or prevent medical problems.

Muscles

Tissues in the body that have the ability to contract, making movement possible.

Electromyograph

An instrument used to measure and record the electrical activity produced by skeletal muscles.

Muscular Tension

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