Which Condition Can Result from the Bone Demineralization Associated with Immobility

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which condition can result from the bone demineralization associated with immobility?

• A) Osteoporosis
• B) Urinary retention
• C) Pooling of blood
• D) Susceptibility to infection

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Definitions:

Repressed

Psychologically, referring to thoughts, memories, or desires that are kept out of conscious awareness. Biologically, it can refer to the inhibition of gene expression or enzymatic action.

Duplicated

To copy or make a replica of a biological or genetic element, such as a DNA sequence, within an organism.

Methylated DNA

DNA in which methyl groups are added to some bases, often affecting gene expression and involved in gene regulation.

Transcriptionally Inactive

Describes genes or segments of DNA that are not being transcribed into RNA.