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rosent76

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What occurs after about 5 days of immobility to cause joints to become stiff and lose their full range of motion?
 
  1. deposition of fibrotic cells and calcium in the joints
  2. osteoporosis
  3. contracture
  4. interface pressure

Question 2

It takes about how long a period of inactivity for muscles to lose contractile strength?
 
  1. 12 hours
  2. 24 to 36 hours
  3. 1 week
  4. 2 days



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