6.
The effects of immobility on the musculoskeletal system include:
a. ________________________________.
b. ________________________________.
c. ________________________________.
d. ________________________________.
7.
The effects of immobility on the nervous system include:
a. ________________________________.
b. ________________________________.
8.
The effects of immobility on the gastrointestinal system include:
a. ________________________________.
b. ________________________________.
9.
One effect of immobility on the integumentary system is
___________________________________.
10. An absence of weight bearing on the skeleton and immobility causes protein
to be broken down faster than it is made, resulting in a ____________________.
11. The inability to move purposefully and dependence on someone for assistance
with simple self-care activities results in a decrease in and an increase in a
___________________________________________.
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