Asked by Marco Tulio Canjura-Martinez on Jul 14, 2024
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Susan slipped on the ice and was unable to be fully mobile for several days. What disruption to homeostasis would you predict she experienced during her immobile period in terms of her muscular system?
A) Susan's metabolic rate was raised, and it initiated sweating.
B) Susan was more cold than usual because her inactivity prevented her muscles from helping to regulate her body temperature.
C) Susan's uninjured muscles overcompensate for the inactive ones by contracting spontaneously.
Homeostasis
The biological process by which organisms maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in the external environment.
Metabolic Rate
The rate at which the body uses energy to support its basic functions and activities.
Muscular System
The bodily system comprising all the muscles of the body, responsible for movement.
- Determine the outcomes of aerobic and anaerobic exercise on muscle physiology and adaptations.
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JR
Janess RamosJul 20, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Muscles generate heat as a byproduct of their contractions, which helps in regulating body temperature. When Susan was immobile, her muscles were less active, leading to reduced heat production. This could make her feel colder than usual.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the outcomes of aerobic and anaerobic exercise on muscle physiology and adaptations.