The Non-Use of Muscles Causes Them to Deteriorate, a Condition

question 83

Multiple Choice

The non-use of muscles causes them to deteriorate, a condition known as _______.

• A) spasms
• B) cramps
• C) fibromyalgia
• D) atrophy

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Definitions:

Elaborative Rehearsal

A technique for memory improvement involving the linking of new information to existing memories and knowledge through semantic processing.

Tactile Imagery

Descriptive language that pertains to the sense of touch, creating a sensory experience where the reader or listener can “feel” textures, surfaces, or physical sensations described in the text.

Rote Rehearsal

A memorization technique involving the repetition of information without understanding its meaning or context.

Short-Term Memory

A temporary storage system in the brain for holding a small amount of information in an easily accessible state for a short period.