A Patient Has Been Unable to Eat Solid Food for 2

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A patient has been unable to eat solid food for 2 weeks and is in the clinic today complaining of weakness, tiredness, and hair loss.The patient states that her usual weight has been around 175 pounds, but today she weighs 161 pounds.What is her recent weight change percentage? To calculate recent weight change percentage, use this formula:

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Definitions:

Actin Myofilament

A thin filament primarily made of the protein actin, playing a crucial role in muscle contraction and cell movement.

Aerobic Exercise

Physical exercise that improves the efficiency of the body's cardiovascular system in absorbing and transporting oxygen.

Vascularity

The extent of blood vessels within a given tissue, important for providing nutrients and oxygen and removing waste.

Mitochondria

Organelles found in the cells of nearly all eukaryotes that produce energy through cellular respiration.