What Effect Does Immobilization Have on Metabolism

question 19

Multiple Choice

What effect does immobilization have on metabolism?

• A) It causes hypocalcemia.
• B) It causes a decreased metabolic rate.
• C) It causes a positive nitrogen balance.
• D) It causes increased production of stress hormones.

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