During the Nineteenth Century,the Largest Obstacle to Improved Medical Care

question 61

Multiple Choice

During the nineteenth century,the largest obstacle to improved medical care in America was the

• A) absence of basic knowledge about disease.
• B) difficulty of medical experimentation.
• C) low social status of medical professionals.
• D) absence of regulations in the medical profession.
• E) apathy of the general population towards preventive health.

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Definitions:

Muscle Hypertrophy

The increase in muscle size and mass due to exercise, particularly strength training.

Fibrosis

A pathological process characterized by the accumulation of excess fibrous connective tissue in an organ or tissue.

Refractory Period

The period immediately following the transmission of an impulse in nerve or muscle cells during which a second impulse cannot be generated.

Tetanus

A serious bacterial infection characterized by muscle stiffness and spasms, caused by the toxin produced by Clostridium tetani.