A middle aged woman has diminished reflexes, a loss of muscle tone and muscle weakness. What would be a possible explanation for it? Cerebra palsy UMN damage  Damaged lower motor neuron  Rigor mortis stroke

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A middle aged woman has diminished reflexes, a loss of muscle tone and muscle weakness. What would be a possible explanation for it?

Cerebra palsy

UMN damage 

Damaged lower motor neuron 

Rigor mortis

stroke

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Step 1 Introduction to Muscular system:

The muscular system is composed of specialized cells called muscle fibers. Their predominant function is contractibility. Muscles, attached to bones or internal organs and blood vessels, are responsible for movement. Almost all movement in the body is the result of muscle contraction. It is an organ system consisting of skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscles. It permits movement of the body, maintains posture and circulates blood throughout the body. There are multiple diseases that can affect muscular system. 

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