Before the Accident, Bob Was Unemployed and Had Few Friends

question 46

Multiple Choice

Before the accident, Bob was unemployed and had few friends. Lionel, who suffered comparable head trauma, was a successful businessman and had just married. Which of these men should have the more favorable outcome and why?

• A) Bob, because his lack of responsibilities will permit him to focus on getting well.
• B) Bob, because he will benefit from relearning basic social skills.
• C) Lionel, because he is more likely to be motivated to recover.
• D) There is no reason to expect that these men will have different outcomes.

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Definitions:

Acetylcholine Receptors

Protein receptors located in the neuro-muscular junction and various parts of the nervous system that bind acetylcholine, facilitating neurotransmission.

Motor End Plate

The specialized part of a muscle fiber membrane at a neuromuscular junction where a motor neuron applies its neurotransmitter.

Clavicle

A lengthy bone that functions as a support link between the scapula and the chest bone.

Epimysium

A layer of connective tissue that surrounds skeletal muscles, providing structural support and protection.