Andrew Works Third Shift at His Job

question 301

Multiple Choice

Andrew works third shift at his job.Because he has experienced desynchronization,he is at an increased risk for all of the following EXCEPT

• A) stomach problems.
• B) heart disease.
• C) fatigue.
• D) insomnia.

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Definitions:

Abbreviation

The act of shortening or condensing a word or phrase by omitting letters and using symbols or initial letters.

DTRs

Deep tendon reflexes; responses to muscle stimulation by a sudden stretch, tested by tapping the tendon with a reflex hammer.

Pacemaker Cells

Specialized heart cells that control the rhythmic beating of the heart by generating electrical impulses.

Cardiac Muscle

Specialized muscle tissue found only in the heart, responsible for the rhythmic contractions that pump blood throughout the body.