MrsHernandez Has Considerable Pain and Swelling in Her Wrists,fingers,and Knees

question 93

Multiple Choice

Mrs.Hernandez has considerable pain and swelling in her wrists,fingers,and knees.It is becoming very difficult for her to maintain her usual routines as her stiffness increases.Mrs.Hernandez has _____.

• A) arteriosclerosis
• B) diabetes
• C) arthritis
• D) osteoporosis

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Definitions:

Nervous System

The network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, coordinating its actions and sensory information.

Action Potential

A brief electrical impulse by which information is transmitted along the axon of a neuron.

Electrical Charge

A fundamental property of matter that causes it to experience a force when placed in an electromagnetic field, existing in two types: positive and negative.

Dendrite

A branched extension of a neuron that receives impulses from other neural cells and transmits them toward the cell body.