Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Is Thought to Impart What Physiological Effect

question 5

Multiple Choice

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy is thought to impart what physiological effect?

• A) An inflammatory response in the target tissues and changes in the viscoelasticity of those tissues
• B) Changes in cell membrane permeability to facilitate angiogenesis
• C) Hyperpolarization of the peripheral free nerve endings to decrease pain
• D) An increase in microvascular blood flow to perfuse injured tissues

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Definitions:

Increase

A rise or growth in quantity, size, or intensity.

n

In statistical contexts, 'n' typically represents the sample size or number of observations in a dataset.

Sample Size

The number of observations or individuals sampled from a population for the purpose of a study or experiment.

Population Size

The total number of individuals or units in the group that is being studied.