Author Question: Involuntary, repetitive, alternating movement of a body part is called: A) paresthesia B) ... (Read 109 times)

Metfan725 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Involuntary, repetitive, alternating movement of a body part is called:

A) paresthesia
B) syncope
C) tremor
D) lethargy

Question 2

Which condition is commonly called a floating kidney?

A) nephromegaly
B) nephrolithiasis
C) nephroptosis
D) nephrotic syndrome

bd5255 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: A tremor is an involuntary, repetitive, alternating movement of a body part. Paresthesia is an abnormal sensation such as burning or tingling. Syncope is fainting. Lethargy is abnormal drowsiness.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: Nephroptosis is commonly called a floating kidney. Nephromegaly is an enlarged kidney. Nephrolithiasis is the condition of having kidney stones. Nephrotic syndrome is damage to the glomerulus resulting in protein appearing in the urine, proteinuria, and the corresponding decrease in protein in the bloodstream.