Which type of muscle contraction involves movement that is defined as muscle lengthening under load?
a. Concentric contraction
b. Isometric contraction
c. Decentric contraction
d. Eccentric contraction
d
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A 17-year-old boy has fallen from a tree. He is not very coherent and cannot stand. Based on the mechanism of injury, what should you assume?
A. He is likely to have a head injury, which can lead to psychogenic shock. B. Since he is young, his heart will pump faster to compensate for any shock, so no treatment is needed. C. There is internal bleeding, which can lead to hypovolemic shock. D. A pulmonary embolism caused obstructive shock, leading to the fall.
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