A Person Who Is Bedridden for Several Weeks Will See

question 1

Multiple Choice

A person who is bedridden for several weeks will see a decrease in bone and muscle mass. Blood vessels to muscles will shrink, and mitochondrial enzyme levels will decrease.
-A bedridden person is at risk of what problem?

• A) rheumatoid arthritis
• B) osteoarthritis
• C) osteoporosis
• D) a sprain
• E) anemia

---

Definitions:

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum composed of gray matter and consisting mainly of nerve cell bodies.

Alpha Rhythm

A pattern of smooth, regular electrical oscillations in the human brain typically occurring when a person is awake but relaxed, usually in the frequency range of 8-12 Hz.

Theta Rhythm

A pattern of brainwave activity, typically in the range of 4-8 Hz, associated with stages of sleep and meditative states.

Limbic System

In vertebrates, an action system of the brain. In humans, plays a role in emotional responses, motivation, sexual behavior, autonomic responses, and biological rhythms.