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on: Jun 27, 2018
There are approximately how many skeletal muscles in the body?
 
  A) 400
  B) 500
  C) 600
  D) 700

Question 2

Describe calculi. Include what they are, where they can be found, at least two ways they can be diagnosed, and two ways they can be treated.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: A) There are more than 400 skeletal muscles.
B) There are more than 500 skeletal muscles.
C) There are more than 600 skeletal muscles.
D) Correct

Answer to Question 2

 Calculus is a stone formed from the accumulation of mineral salts
 Forms in either the kidney or bladder, but may also become lodged in the ureter or urethra when a person tries to pass them
 Diagnosed by any of the X-rays of the urinary organs, such as an IVP or retrograde pyelogram, or by cystoscopy
 Treated by surgery (nephrolithotomy) or by extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy


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