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Arii_bell

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which is a temporary condition characterized by a sudden, severe, involuntary contraction of a muscle, usually in the leg?
 
  A) muscle sprain
  B) tendinitis
  C) muscle spasm
  D) fibromyalgia

Question 2

Another name for urticaria is ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


leeeep

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: A) This does not describe a muscle sprain.
B) This does not describe tendinitis.
C) Correct A muscle spasm is also known as a muscle cramp.
D) This does not describe fibromyalgia.

Answer to Question 2

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