Germ Theory,which Is Based on the Discovery That Many Illnesses

question 3

Multiple Choice

Germ theory,which is based on the discovery that many illnesses are caused by microorganisms,produced the following important development in medicine

• A)the success of antibiotics changed the profile of life-threatening illnesses
• B)all diseases could now be treated successfully with antibiotics
• C)germ theory stimulated the development of the biopsychosocial perspective
• D)health was viewed as a product of what we do,not what we think
• E)prevention became legitimate form of medical treatment

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Definitions:

Incomplete Tetanus

A condition where muscle fibers produce almost peak tension during rapid cycles of contraction and relaxation.

Complete Tetanus

A condition of sustained muscle contraction resulting from rapid, repetitive stimulation that does not allow for relaxation between stimuli.

Fiber Relax

A process where muscle fibres return to a state of rest and lengthen after contraction or tension.

Sarcomere Recoil

The process by which a sarcomere returns to its original length and shape after contraction, contributing to muscle relaxation.